6 pound turkey

[shawnmaloney01]

Trying to figure out how long a 6 pound turkey will take to smoke. Everything I see is about 12 pounders.
Any ideas?

Thanks!

 

[sandyut]

Not long. what temp are you planning to use and on what smoker?

that's a baby turkey. the double breast I made for thanksgiving was 9LB

 

[shawnmaloney01]

Ya it is a small one. probably 240 degrees and is a master-built electric vertical smoker.
Thanks

 

[Sowsage]

Long enough to throw back a few beverages while you periodically check the internal temp. Lol.
Ive never done one that small but I would say going to be a fast cook. Just be on stand by to check temps

 

[BandCollector]

Don't worry so much about time. It's the internal temperature that is critical. Use a probe thermometer, monitor it, and you should be good to go! 165˚ Internal Temperature and it's done!

John

 

[SmokinAl]

I would say about 3-4 hours at 225, pull it when the breast hits 157 IT. Put it on the counter with a loose foil cover & the temp will rise to around 165 in about 1/2 hour. Tender & juicy breast! And the thighs should be around 175, which is perfect, cause they have more connective tissue & need to go to a higher temp to be tender. I would also sugggest you spatchcock it, because it will cook much more evenly!
Good luck!
Al

 

[sandyut]

I would also sugggest you spatchcock it, because it will cook much more evenly!

Best advice! do that! I do all my birds this way! Thanks @SmokinAl

 

[dirtsailor2003]

Best advice! do that! I do all my birds this way! Thanks @SmokinAl

It is the way!

I spatch 99% of the whole poultry I cook.

 

[mneeley490]

For one that small, you could use the Beer-Can-Chicken method. That would keep it moist.

 

[Fueling Around]

@SmokinAl got the important details. The only thing I might add is a short brine before cooking.

Spatch is my favorite for chicken.

I've cooked chicken bigger than that turkey.
I'm not making fun of your turkey size. Actually the opposite. I would love to try one that size. Turkey has a funk that I don't like and may have to do with size.
When I was in college one of the house mates had excess turkey poults from a project.
Turkey the size of a Cornish game hen tastes great.

 

[shawnmaloney01]

Well now wife said she got a 6 pound turkey breast not whole turkey.
suggestions?

 

[pa42phigh]

Well now wife said she got a 6 pound turkey breast not whole turkey.
suggestions?

2 hours at 275