Cracked skin on poultry

[tbonerick]

I'm going to smoke a 13 pound turkey, but my previous attempts at smoking poultry resulted in the skin cracking and thus shrinking considerably. Any ideas to prevent this?

 

[gary s]

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[daveomak]

rub the hide with compound butter.... that should keep it pliable.... Dave

 

[elginplowboy]

Yep, what Dave said before applying seasoning rub it down with butter or extra virgin olive oil. Then rub on spices.