How long does it take to smoke a £19 turkey?

Place the turkey in a smoker and smoke for 30 to 40 minutes per pound or until the instant thermometer (or bird thermometer) registers 160°F in the thickest part of the breast.

How long does it take to smoke a 20 pound turkey?

At 235 F / 115 C, your turkey will need 30-35 minutes per pound. At 250 F / 120 C, your turkey will need 25-30 minutes per pound. At 275 F / 135 C, your turkey will need 20-25 minutes per pound.

Can you smoke a turkey for 20 pounds?

It took about 6-8 hours for a turkey weighing over 20 and it turned out to be a very tasty bird, but the breasts were too dry. Turkey skin also turns into shoe leather. The combination of smoking and roasting gives you a great smoky taste, nice moist meat all over, and red, crispy skin.

How many hours does it take to smoke a turkey?

It usually takes at least 6 hours to smoke an average sized turkey of 250 degrees F. Expect your turkey to cook for about 30 minutes per pound.

Should the turkey be at room temperature before cooking?

First, bring your bird to room temperature

Your turkey will cook more evenly and faster if you cook it at room temperature, so take the turkey out of the fridge 1 hour before roasting. If you plan to stuff the turkey, wait until you are ready to put it in the oven before placing the turkey stuffing.

What meat can you smoke in 4 hours?

Mass during smoking and grill temperature

type of meat Smoking temperature * It’s time to end
Pork donkey (sliced) 225 1.5 hours / book
Pork ass (shredded) 225 1.5 hours / book
Entire chicken 250 4 hours **
Chicken thighs 250 1.5 hours

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At what temperature do you smoke a 20 pound turkey?

Smoker’s temperature

  • At 235 F / 115 C, your turkey will need 30-35 minutes per pound.
  • At 250 F / 120 C, your turkey will need 25-30 minutes per pound.
  • At 275 F / 135 C, your turkey will need 20-25 minutes per pound.

Can you smoke a turkey for too long?

Note: When smoking a turkey, try not to buy more than 12-14 pounds. Much larger than that and the meat can stay in the danger zone (40-140°F) too long. Fu 20 turkeys will need 10-14 hours, and larger turkeys greatly increase the risk of food contamination.

What is the best temperature for smoking turkey?

At 225 degrees F, you can expect your turkey to smoke for about 30 minutes per pound. For example, this 15 pound turkey will take 7 1/2 hours at 225 degrees F. I always plan an extra 30 minutes, just in case. Use an instant thermometer to check the temperature of the turkey’s breast and thighs.

Do you roll a turkey when you smoke?

If the wings are getting too dark, cover them with foil. Wrap the turkey in heavy foil and finish cooking in a smoker until the internal temperature of the turkey reaches 165 degrees.

How long does it take to smoke a 24 pound turkey?

Place the turkey in a smoker and smoke for 30 to 40 minutes per pound or until the instant thermometer (or bird thermometer) registers 160°F in the thickest part of the breast.

The turkey is done at 165 or 180?

Some confusion is inevitable, because until 2006 the FDA recommended a cooking temperature of 165 for breasts and 180 for thighs. For a 165 degree turkey, you will want to remove the poultry from the oven when the temperature reaches 155-160 degrees, as it will continue to cook outside of the oven.