first turkey!

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I've smoked at least 10 turkeys now.  I aim for a 14lb.  I brine then the night before and previously I had a crappy brickman smoker from the depot and it was hard to get it over 225.  I'd smoke it right about 225 for 8 hrs. I lace bacon over the bird during the entire smoke.  Comes out perfect every time.  Now I have a WSM, but I'm still going to aim for <250F for >6hrs while watching the temp of the bird.  
 
I have smoked many turkeys in my Masterbuilt electric smoker with great results. I don't brine my birds either. I rub it with salt, pepper, garlic and onion powder. Than I smoke it til done.
 
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I've smoked probably 25 Turkeys on my MES 40.  I have never used pink salt on poultry. I bet I've smoked near 800 pounds of chicken and I have never made anyone sick either!
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The only things I do is split the bird in half and brine for at least 12 hours.  Then it's 250-260 for 2-3 hours than up to 325 until 165' in the breast/thigh.  If I want extra smoke I use my AMNPS for the first 3-4 hours.

BTW...  I have a 14 pounder on the MES right now!!

Good luck.
 
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