I smoke a Turkey every year and plan to keep notes but never do and can't remember how long it takes to smoke a Turkey. I came here thinking I have asked this question before and posted my results but the search doesn't go back far enough or I am search challenged.
This year I will be smoking an 19.89 pound Butterball Turkey, less whatever the neck and giblets weigh. The Turkey will be wet brined and will not be stuffed while smoking.
I am using a MAK 2-Star Pellet Grill and plan on starting the MAK at 325 degrees and bump up if needed to meet our 4:00 PM serving time, that seems to always be delayed for any number of reasons. That assumption would have me putting the Turkey in the smoker at 11:30 AM.
I seem to remember needing about 4 hours to reach 155 degrees followed by a 30 minute rest where IT raises to 165.
Also, any tips on getting the drippings used for gravy to hold less smoke flavor? My sister may be bringing her own from a cook earlier to make the gravy so we should be covered if the drippings are too smokey.
Thank you
This year I will be smoking an 19.89 pound Butterball Turkey, less whatever the neck and giblets weigh. The Turkey will be wet brined and will not be stuffed while smoking.
I am using a MAK 2-Star Pellet Grill and plan on starting the MAK at 325 degrees and bump up if needed to meet our 4:00 PM serving time, that seems to always be delayed for any number of reasons. That assumption would have me putting the Turkey in the smoker at 11:30 AM.
I seem to remember needing about 4 hours to reach 155 degrees followed by a 30 minute rest where IT raises to 165.
Also, any tips on getting the drippings used for gravy to hold less smoke flavor? My sister may be bringing her own from a cook earlier to make the gravy so we should be covered if the drippings are too smokey.
Thank you
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