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.

Can you smoke a turkey at 225?

Turkey can be smoked at a smoking temperature of up to 225 degrees, but it is much faster if smoked at 275-300 degrees or even higher.

How long does it take to smoke a 20 pound turkey at 250 degrees?

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.

How long 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 I wrap a turkey in foil while smoking?

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.

What is the best temperature for smoking 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.

How long does it take to cook a turkey at 250 degrees?

At 250 degrees F, your turkey will need 25-30 minutes per pound. At 275 degrees F, 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 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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How long should a 20 kg turkey be smoked?

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.

At what temperature should I smoke a turkey?

Smoker’s temperature

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

Is it better to marinate or inject a turkey?

Benefits of Turkey Injection:

Injection works faster than salting. As the liquid is delivered under the skin, the skin tends to become darker and thicker than that of a brinebird. You can change the taste of the turkey by adding brandy, maple syrup, lemon juice, or other flavors to the injection sauce.

Can you smoke a turkey?

The reason I recommend avoiding turkeys over 15 pounds is that cooking can take too long. Your bird will stay in the food safety danger zone of 40 to 140 degrees F too long and you can really risk bacteria growing and spoiling your turkey before you’re done.