Not me, that's way too high. Turkey doesn't have much fat to render, so it doesn't need to be low and slow,

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Nov 27, 2024
10:59:41pm

jdub FORMER USER

but I think the end result is better right about 275.

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How long do I smoke a 12 pound turkey if I spatchcock it? Planning 275 degrees

Garn

Nov 27, 10:40pm

Depends upon several variable factors, usually about 12 minutes per pound. Don't smoke to time, though, smoke to temp

jdub

Nov 27, 10:43pm

No way do you go to 165 for turkey breast. 155 max. Ideally 150iah

kotacoug

Nov 27, 10:52pm

@275?

Garn

Nov 27, 10:58pm

If it finishes early can I put it in a warm cooler until time to serve like a

Garn

Nov 27, 11:03pm

To crisp up the skin need high heat for over an hour.

niqmadu

Nov 27, 10:49pm

Put it under the broiler for 6 minutes to crisp the skin

ochobeeguy

Nov 27, 10:58pm

Just go at 375. Will take an hour maybe. No need to go any lower temp.

kotacoug

Nov 27, 10:51pm

Really?

Garn

Nov 27, 10:58pm

Not me, that's way too high. Turkey doesn't have much fat to render, so it doesn't need to be low and slow,

jdub

Nov 27, 10:59pm

There isn’t any need to cook lower than 350-375.

kotacoug

Nov 27, 11:04pm

Are you smoking your Turkey at 350? Or do you do oven?

AZPTCOUG

3:45am

No poultry needs low and slow

whoneedscorners?

Nov 27, 11:00pm

Ya you’ll get plenty of smoke flavor. Spatchcock makes the cook go faster. If

kotacoug

Nov 27, 11:02pm

A lower temp will reduce the effect of uneven heating and overcooking or

niqmadu

Nov 27, 11:08pm

What do you mean? You take it off at 140 and put it in a cooler? That sounds too

Garn

Nov 27, 11:17pm

No. I take it offf at 163 ish and let it cool

niqmadu

Nov 27, 11:24pm

Trust me you get far better results not going over 155

kotacoug

Nov 27, 11:28pm

Garn don’t over think it. Follow my public service announcement I posted above😁

kotacoug

Nov 27, 11:25pm

Why even smoke at that point? Might as well just put in the oven.

Blue for Life

Nov 27, 11:34pm

If you’re on a smoker at 375 you will get more than enough smoke for a turkey…

kotacoug

Nov 27, 11:36pm

Go 425 for 30, baste, then 375 until 163-165 degrees

BlackBart

Nov 27, 10:59pm

Then let rest for 20 minutes before carving

BlackBart

Nov 27, 11:01pm

Agree except there is no reason to cook breast higher than 155. You just start

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