Does anyone have any experince on how large a turkey will fit in the new model Smokette?
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Not yet, sorry
Not a direct answer to your question,but pro chefs like 12-14 lb gobblers.
If they want 20 + lbs,they cook two smaller.
They start out better,end up better,in virtually every respect.
That being said,you can take a frozen one and set it on your bottom rack.
Shape may have as much effect as weight.
Now folks can take a 30 lb,split the dark quarters off,from the white and start cooking them,early.
Add the white a little later,and get evenly cooked bird.
Toss the backbone,wingtips,etc in the stock pot.
Now in the old smokette,you can take a correctly shape 26 lb gobbler,if you really believe in pushing the envelope,and want to prove you are dumb enough,and brine it with plenty of TQ,or Prague for at least 72 hrs.
You may have to trim a corner,or three,to help wad it in there.
Flip the bird about every 6-8 hrs,and alot yourself the weekend.
It sure won't be the best bird,ever,but it can be done.
Don't ask, how I know about that" dumb enough to prove it can be done".
If they want 20 + lbs,they cook two smaller.
They start out better,end up better,in virtually every respect.
That being said,you can take a frozen one and set it on your bottom rack.
Shape may have as much effect as weight.
Now folks can take a 30 lb,split the dark quarters off,from the white and start cooking them,early.
Add the white a little later,and get evenly cooked bird.
Toss the backbone,wingtips,etc in the stock pot.
Now in the old smokette,you can take a correctly shape 26 lb gobbler,if you really believe in pushing the envelope,and want to prove you are dumb enough,and brine it with plenty of TQ,or Prague for at least 72 hrs.
You may have to trim a corner,or three,to help wad it in there.
Flip the bird about every 6-8 hrs,and alot yourself the weekend.
It sure won't be the best bird,ever,but it can be done.
Don't ask, how I know about that" dumb enough to prove it can be done".
Would of never thought about cooking times on dark and light being different. But I bet that would help as far as not drying out the white. Also it would fit much better like you said. Also I guess you could go with a smaller bird and just purchase an extra breast or quarter. Good advice thank you.
Yessir.
Smoked breasts,into the frezer,make great sandwiches ,a few days later.
Smoked breasts,into the frezer,make great sandwiches ,a few days later.
did a 19 pound turkey Saturday
quote:Originally posted by mickey_zee43:
Does anyone have any experince on how large a turkey will fit in the new model Smokette?
I just got my Smokette and I have already bought a 14 lb turkey to smoke off next week. There is plenty of room for a bird this size.