need help about smoking a turkey????

[doublenut180]

should i cover the turkey after smoking for so many hours, or just let it stay in the smoke the whole time???

 

[jarjarchef]

Leave uncovered. Only cover if you want less smoke flavor or the color is getting too dark for you.

 

[doublenut180]

thanks ,that is what I needed

 

[mlrtime]

i hope mine finishes on time.  It was pushing it in terms of size so i roasted at 325, which is the oven guidelines so hope all is safe and finshes on time.  How long was yours on what temp ad what size bird?  Did you use cure.

 

[chef jimmyj]

i hope mine finishes on time.  It was pushing it in terms of size so i roasted at 325, which is the oven guidelines so hope all is safe and finshes on time.  How long was yours on what temp ad what size bird?  Did you use cure.

Mlrtime, Smoking at 325*F is no different than Roasting in the Oven. You can smoke any size bird you wish and it will be safe. The only issue with any Turkey at any Temp is Stuffing the bird can be risky or at best by the time the Stuffing gets to an IT of 165*F the Breast meat will be so dry the only enjoyable part will be the Stuffing...JJ