How Long To Smoke Spatchcock 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 long does a Spatchcock Turkey take to smoke?

Smoke the turkey over low heat 225° – 275° F for approximately 11-13 minutes a pound. 9. Once the breast reaches 165°F, remove, cover loosely with foil, and allow to rest approximately 30 minutes.

How long does it take to smoke a turkey at 275 degrees?

At 275 degrees F your turkey will take 20 to 25 minutes per pound.

How long does it take to smoke a 15 pound turkey?

At 225 degrees F, you can plan on approximately 30 minutes per pound for your turkey to smoke. For example, this 15 pound turkey will take 7 and 1/2 hours at 225 degrees F. I always plan an extra 30 minutes, just in case. Use an instant read thermometer to check the temperature of the turkey in the breast and thigh.

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 big of a turkey can you Spatchcock?

Unless you have a large oven and a very large roasting pan or baking sheet, you will want to limit the size of your spatchcocked turkey to 12-14 pounds. The reason is when you spatchcock a turkey and spread it out, the turkey takes up a lot of real estate.

How do you smoke an 18 pound 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.

How do you Spatchcock a large turkey?

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