How Do You Smoke a Turkey at 225 Degrees
Last Updated on October 19, 2022
How Do You Smoke A Turkey At 225 Degrees?
Brush the skin with vegetable oil and insert an oven-safe meat thermometer deep into lower thigh. Set the smoker to 225° F. Place the turkey on a cooking rack and cook for 8 to 12 hours or until the inner thigh temperature reaches 180° F. Check the temperature of your turkey after 3½ hours.
How long does it take to smoke a turkey at 225 degrees?
Low & Slow Smoked Turkey – Smoke your turkey at the low temperature of 225 degrees F for approximately 6-8 hours for a 22 pound turkey. Remove turkey from the brine and pat dry with paper towels (this is an important step, don’t skip it).
Is it better to smoke a turkey at 225 or 300?
Temperature variations can make a difference, too. Some cook at 225 (generally recommended) which means that 35-40 minutes per pound will do the trick. Others use up to 300 degrees when cooking their turkey, which could shorten cooking time.
How long does it take to smoke a 14 lb turkey at 225 degrees?
It’s good to plan 30 minutes per pound when you smoke a turkey between 225-250 degrees Fahrenheit. This turkey was 13 pounds and took about 7-8 hours to get to temperature. Remove the turkey from the smoker and allow it to sit, still covered with foil, for 10 minutes before slicing.
Do you smoke a turkey with back down on the smoker?
If using a smoker, prepare it for cooking at 225° to 240°F and have enough smoking wood ready to last 3 to 4 hours or so. Place the turkey, breast side down, directly on the smoker grate. Smoke for 1 hour, maintaining the proper temperature in the smoker.
