How long does it take to smoke a 13 lb turkey at 225 degrees?

If you are smoking a turkey breast, you will want to follow the rule of 225 degrees for about 30 minutes per pound.

What temperature do you cook a turkey on the Big Green Egg?

Once the Big Green Egg is up to 325° and is stabilized it is time to place the bird inside. Set the turkey on the grilling grate above the drip pan sitting on top of the ConvEGGerator. You want the bird to measurer 165° in the breast and thigh using a digital thermometer.

How long does it take to smoke a 14 pound turkey?

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO SMOKE A TURKEY? It’s good to plan 30 minutes per pound when you smoke a turkey between 225-250 degrees Fahrenheit.

How long do you smoke a 14 lb turkey?

Typically, it takes at least 6 hours to smoke an average sized turkey at 250 degrees F. Plan on having your turkey cook for about 30 minutes per pound.

Do you smoke a turkey breast up or down?

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.

Should you brine turkey before smoking?

Don’t let the flavor fall flat by skipping on a vital step of preparing your turkey: brining. Use a brine before smoking to help keep meat moist while cooking and to add flavor. Brines can be simple with salt and water, or you kick things up a notch with spices, fresh herbs, or powerful aromatics like lemon and garlic.

How long does it take to smoke a 13 lb turkey?

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO SMOKE A TURKEY? It’s good to plan 30 minutes per pound when you smoke a turkey between 225-250 degrees Fahrenheit. Our turkey was 13 pounds and took about 7 hours in the smoker to reach 180 degrees Fahrenheit.

How to make smoked turkey with Big Green Egg?

Ingredients 1 12-14 lb. whole turkey 2 Big Green Egg Sweet and Smoky Seasoning 3 Canola oil 4 Kosher salt 5 ½ orange, cut in half 6 ½ onion, cut in half 7 2 sprigs sage 8 2 sprigs rosemary 9 2 sprigs thyme 10 1 whole head of garlic

What’s the best temperature to smoke a Turkey in a smoker?

Fire your smoker at 325 degrees F. Turkey doesn’t benefit from low and slow cooking, and the higher temperature will give you a more crispy skin and cook the turkey faster, which results in a juicier turkey. In this cook I’m using my XL Big Green Egg and have it fired with Rockwood Lump Charcoal.

How long does it take to smoke a 16 pound turkey?

The thing about turkey, though, is that it has a light and delicate flavor. If you cooked it at 250°F, it would take 30 to 40 minutes a pound (or 8 hours for a 16-pound turkey) to cook all the way through. The smoke-forward flavor would completely dominate in a bad way!

Is the Big Green Egg Good for smoking?

The precise temperature control of the Big Green Egg makes it perfect for smoking. All in all, we had a fantastic experience smoking on the Big Green Egg. It has better precise temperature control than most charcoal grills, thanks to its thick, insulated ceramic sides and easy-to-use venting system.