just got a smoker for X mas. new to this . how long per lb and at what temp do i do a 12 lb turkey
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What kind of smoker did you get? That will help us determine how to cook it.
18 Smoke vault chip pan on bottom water pan on top of that and them space for 4 racks above that
I would strongly recommend brining it, seasoning it, and lightly smoking it with medium chunks of apple or hickory at around 275 degrees. (higher if you want a crisp skin)
Orient the bird so that the dark meat is in the hotter part of the smoker if there is one. Smoke it for a couple hours and then cover the breast with a double layer of triangle shaped foil to slow cooking. pull it when the dark meat hits 170-175. The breast should be around 150-155. Rest it lightly covered for 15-30 minutes before carving.
The entire cook should take between 4-6 hours depending on a multitude of factors.
Orient the bird so that the dark meat is in the hotter part of the smoker if there is one. Smoke it for a couple hours and then cover the breast with a double layer of triangle shaped foil to slow cooking. pull it when the dark meat hits 170-175. The breast should be around 150-155. Rest it lightly covered for 15-30 minutes before carving.
The entire cook should take between 4-6 hours depending on a multitude of factors.
FYI, I prefer to take the dark meat to at least 175. If you are going to do that, I would definately foil the breast or it may dry out.
(If you brine it a long time the dark meat can get a bit ham like, but I like it that way)
(If you brine it a long time the dark meat can get a bit ham like, but I like it that way)
Mine finish in 3.5-4 hrs in my 008. I've yet to cook a turkey in my Amerique.. Last one I cooked for 3.5 hrs.. the breast was at 170º when I pulled it and put it on my Weber gas grill for 20 minutes..
We are finishing the last of that bird tonight.. tomorrow, after church.. the carcas goes into the pot for smoked turkey soup.. That'll last about four cold evenings. mmmmm mmmm good
We are finishing the last of that bird tonight.. tomorrow, after church.. the carcas goes into the pot for smoked turkey soup.. That'll last about four cold evenings. mmmmm mmmm good
There are a bazillion turkey threads around the holidays. Highly recommend reading Turkey 101 (near the top of the open forum).