[KC_Bobby]

So we want to cook our turkey to about 160ish in the breasts and about 175-180 in the thighs.

Have we talked smoking temp - low and slow or hot and fast?
Have we talked timing yet? (depending on temp)

I plan on cooking between 325-350, and I've read anywhere between 12-25 minutes a pound. At 18 lbs, that's a difference of 234 minutes - or nearly 4 hours! Ahhh, I better have a plan.

I'm going to estimate about 17 minutes per pound and try to get it done 45 minutes before serving time. This will allow me some extra time if needed and I don't mind holding it in a warm cooler for an hour if need be. It can always be put in the oven for 10 minutes or so for a pick me up if it starts looking soggy from holding.