How Long To Smoke A Spatchcocked Turkey?

How long do you smoke a Spatchcocked turkey per pound?

Spatchcock Turkey Smoking Time (Per Pound)

At 300°F, it should take about 10 to 12 minutes per pound for the Turkey to reach 165°F.

Be sure to check the breast and thigh meat internal temperature.

Note: It is recommended to use Mesquite Hardwood Pellets with this recipe.

How do you smoke a turkey butterfly?

Step 1: Spatchcock (Butterfly)

Place the turkey on your cutting board with the backbone facing up and neck end toward you. Using a pair of heavy duty kitchen shears, cut along both sides of the backbone to completely remove it from the turkey. Turn the turkey breast side up and press down with both hands to flatten it.

How long does it take to smoke a cut up turkey?

Do not open the top unless absolutely necessary for at least 45 minutes. Add more fresh coals and the other half of the wood after 45 minutes of smoking. Turn the turkey pieces over to get smoked on both sides. You should only have to smoke the turkey about 45 to 55 minutes more.

How long does it take to smoke a 13lb turkey?

Put the turkey into the smoker and smoke for 30 to 40 minutes per pound, or until an instant read thermometer (or stay-in-the-bird probe thermometer) reads 160°F in the thickest part of the breast meat.

What temp do you smoke a turkey too?

Smoking Your Turkey

Run your smoker at 240 degrees F (115 degrees C). Allow 30 minutes of cooking time per pound of meat. Baste the turkey with its own juices a few times during smoking, but avoid opening the smoker too often; you will lose heat and increase the cooking time.

Should I Spatchcock a turkey?

Why Should You Spatchcock a Turkey? Not only will spatchcocking turkey ensure plenty of crisp skin (since virtually all of it is out in the open), it makes it much easier to cook the white and dark meat evenly—meaning the breast will stay juicy. It cuts down on the total cooking time too, always a plus.

How do you smoke a large turkey?

Directions

• Preheat smoker to 225 to 250 degrees F (110 to 120 degrees C).
• Rinse turkey under cold water, and pat dry.
• Smoke at 225 to 250 degrees F (110 to 120 degrees C) for 10 hours, or until internal temperature reaches 180 degrees F (80 degrees C) when measured in the thickest part of the thigh.

How do you smoke a half turkey?

Drizzle the peanut oil over the dried turkey and rub with the salt, granulated garlic, and granulated onion. Put the turkey into the smoker and smoke for 30 to 40 minutes per pound, or until an instant read thermometer (or stay-in-the-bird probe thermometer) reads 160°F in the thickest part of the breast meat.

Is smoked turkey salty?

Smoking it, however, adds a rich flavor. Smoked turkey is a healthy lean meat choice for most people, full of vitamins and minerals, although it is high in sodium and might not be appropriate for a low-sodium diet.