Time for Turkey - Question??

[binindy]

Can someone give me a "minutes per pound" recommendation for turkey... temp will be 225 on a side box. Just need to figure-out a start time...

The bird weighs 14lbs.

Thanks in advance...this site kicks-***.

 

[richoso1]

Low & slow isn't always needed on poultry, especially if it has been brined, some folks use a higher temp to try and crisp the skin. So, that would change any time recommendation, but it would take less time than low & slow.

 

[mrwizardgi]

I did a 13lber. not too long ago. My temps fluxed quite a bit but on average they were 225 or lower. I think the bird took about 6 hrs. If I had the temp. up I know it would have been quicker. I've seen quite a few posts where people have cooked them at 275 or greater and they get done much sooner (obviously). I think the consensus would be to cook it at a higher temp to take it out of the 'danger zone' asap. I'm sure these ramblings won't help! Sorry if I took up too much space and time!
Good luck! Peace!

J-

edit-oh yeah! cook to temp not time!

 

[justsmoke2]

Well for one you can only get a basic cause it will not be done until its ready. Normal 350 degrees average 15 minutes a pound. So lower temps mean longer cook time. I would go with a higher heat, if done sooner then needed you can always carve it and foil it put in oven on low heat til your ready to serve.

 

[richtee]

Higher temps are best with poultry. And don't ya DARE stuff it. Go with 250 or better and "git'r'done". You risk the dreaded "rubber skin" at lower temps...

 

[bbqgoddess]

BinIndy,
Richtee is right on...there is a cheat sheet guide line Jeff has provided on the left side of the page with temps/times...
Remember cook to temp...I hope you brined that baby! YUMMY!