Another turkey smoking question

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papadoc72

Newbie
Original poster
Nov 20, 2006
5
10
Michigan's Upper Peninsula
Hi all, I just found the website and am soaking up all the information...
I am all ready to smoke a 11 pound turkey on thanksgiving day...
Have the brine recipe printed out, smoker is ready, turkey is thawing..
Just have one question.
How many pans of wood (Smoke) do you use.
I usually smoke salmon and know for a fact that you can get it too smokey.
I have a propane smoker and was planning on once the smoker gets up to temp, put the pan of wood in (Using Hickory) and 45 minutes to an hour later, a second pan of smoke....
Is 2 pans of smoke enough for a 11 pound turkey done at 250° F for about 6 hours?
Thanks for all the help and information.

Brett
 

meowey

Master of the Pit
OTBS Member
SMF Premier Member
Jul 16, 2006
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Northern NY (Adirondacks)
I would have the bird in smoke until the internal temp gets above 135F. I have a GOSM and added wood 3 times for my last turkey smoke (9 lb bird). I followed your idea and added wood at 45 minute intervals.

Hope this helps.

Take care, have fun, and do good!

Regards,

Meowey
 

illini

Smoking Fanatic
OTBS Member
Jul 11, 2006
576
27
West Central Illinois
I would not use Hickory on the turkey :(

Go with a fruitwood, they are much friendlier to the mild tast of chicken or turkey. If fruitwood is not available be very careful with the nutwoods or mesquite. That's my opinion :P
 
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