Turkey Time?

[Riskyguy]

I am smoking on my 22" WSM a 16 pound brined turkey tomorrow for a church dinner. This will be my first turkey. I plan to get the temp to 325. How long should it take to get it done? I need to have it done by 4 pm or else! Thanks for your advice!

 

[NorthwestBBQ]

It's done when the breast reaches 165F.

 

[Midnight Smoke]

You are a Risky guy. :wink: 1st time doing a Turkey on the grill and a crowd to boot! Cook it just like you would do in an oven. And good luck!!!

 

[Wampus]

If that was MY bird, I'd plan for 5 hours. Likely will be done in 4, maybe less. Foil and hold for a long rest in a warm (but not hot) oven if you need to for more than an hour.

My turkeys are usually about 12-14 lb'ers and they will take from 3.5-4 hrs at that temp.

Look up some "smoked turkey" recipes or "grilled turkey" recipes and they'll give you a pretty good idea.....that's what I usually do.

 

[Riskyguy]

It took right at 4 hours and it turned out great!

 

[martyleach]

Glad it turned out good. I was worried about the high temp.