How long does it take to smoke a turkey?
It usually takes at least 6 hours to smoke an average size turkey of 250 degrees F.
Plan to cook your turkey for about 30 minutes per pound.
How long does it take to smoke 20 kg of 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 smoke a 13 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.
Do you smoke turkey breasts up or down?
If using a smoker, prepare it for cooking at 225° to 240°F and prepare enough firewood to last about 3 to 4 hours. Place the turkey, breast side down, directly on the smoking rack. Smoke for 1 hour maintaining the proper temperature in the smoker.
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. Once the turkey is cooked, let it rest for five to 10 minutes before digging in.
At what temperature should I smoke a 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.
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.
Is it safe to smoke a £20 turkey?
A bird weighing 20-25 pounds cannot be safely smoked, it will stay in the danger zone too long and can become infected. It just means changing the oven gun, probably to the same temperature, then adding some smoke flavoring from outside.
