Can I finish cooking smoked turkey in the oven?
Absoutely.
3 hours of smoke at 200-220 if your outside temperatures hold up, then finally in the oven oh, say about 250 until the inside temp is 150, then take it out and “close it up” (cover it with aluminum foil), for half to an hour and the internal temperature should reach a safe level.
If you don’t have a thermometer with a meat probe, buy one.
How to smoke a turkey and keep it moist?
Close the bag and let the turkey cool for 12 to 24 hours. Discard the brine, rinse the turkey with fresh water and pat it dry with paper towel. Start the smoker with a humidity of around 60% and a temperature of 140 degrees Celsius to prevent moisture leakage.
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.
How to smoke turkey with oven fries?
Place it on the grid. Cover the tray with aluminum foil. Squeeze the top sheet with the bottom layer gutters to cover the entire grill for turkey, turkey and sawdust. Place in the oven at 300 degrees and cook for 2-2 hours, or until the meat reaches 180 degrees, at the thickest point.
Do you wrap a turkey in foil when 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.
Do you wrap the turkey in foil when you roast it?
Wrapping and cooking the whole turkey in foil requires a high oven temperature to ensure safety. Insert the meat thermometer through the foil into the thickest part of the thigh. Place the turkey in a shallow baking dish and wrap the sides of the foil around the turkey. Do not make an airtight seal.
Do you cover the turkey when you smoke it?
At 225 degrees F, you can expect your turkey to smoke for about 30 minutes per pound. Let the turkey rest for about 15 minutes before slicing and serving. If your turkey is ready a little earlier, cover it with foil and wrap it in towels to insulate and keep the heat at a safe serving temperature.
Should I 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.
What wood is best to use for smoking a turkey?
Sawdust: Use standard hiccups or mesquite for a hard smoke; use soft fruit tree chips to add finesse (which won’t take away the mild taste of the turkey). Try soaking sawdust in water, fruit juice, or wine.
