smoked turkey

[dandaroo77]

I have an electric smoker that will hold it ....but what temperature and how many hours should it take to smoke a 22 lb. whole turkey? thanks

[Richtee]

It’s too big a bird to smoke..especially in a wattburner. Too many hours, most likely.

And oh..Welcome to Smoked-Meat.

Get 2 12 pounders.

[Richtee]

Another option you MAY get away with is a spatchcock.

[dandaroo77]

Thanks man new to site here, and looking forward to learning, and meeting people. I am a rookie but wanting to learn. I love smoked meats :).

[MrZip66]

Yeah Bro, Don't smoke a turkey that big. It's pretty iffy...

by the way!

[SMOKE FREAK]

You have already gotten some good advice...
22 pounder belongs in the oven in my opinion...

[Ryan]

You have already gotten some good advice...
22 pounder belongs in the oven in my opinion...

For future reference @ what temp in the oven?

[DDave]

22 pounder belongs in the oven in my opinion...

Or a charcoal fired UDS . . .
http://www.smoked-meat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=17203

Certainly not an electric smoker though.

For future reference @ what temp in the oven?

Mrs. DDave says 325°.

But 350°+ works on the UDS.

Dave

[MossyMO]

12 to 14 pound turkeys are perfect. Need more turkey, get one or two more 12 to 14 pounders... as Rich said with yours, spatchcocking would be best.

[dandaroo77]

Thank you all for comments and the welcome. Since my heart and taste buds were set on smoked turkey I put the fresh 22lb. one in the freezer. I went back to store and got a fresh 15 pounder and a 3 lb. pork loin. Taste buds will be cured yay:)!!!!

[barkonbutts]

Welcome from Dayton!! Now go smoke some meat!!

I am sure you will like the smoked turkey.. remember you don't need to see smoke to be smoking... keep it thin and blue!!

[Doug S.]

Doin a 22lb in my WSM did one last year at 325 deg took about 4 hrs. turned out very good