Quick Answer: How long does it take to smoke a turkey on the grill?

Smoke turkey, covered with grill lid and maintaining internal temperature at 300° to 325°, 2 hours and 45 minutes to 3 hours and 15 minutes or until a meat thermometer inserted in thickest portion registers 165°.

How long does it take to smoke a turkey on a charcoal grill?

Place a handful of smoking chips over the warm coals and place the bird on the top grill grate, above the drip pan. Cover the grill. Smoke for 5-6 hours.

How long does it take to smoke a 15 pound turkey on a grill?

Smoke the Turkey



Smoke the turkey for about 12 minutes per pound—for a 15-pound turkey that means about 3 hours total. A thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the breast should read about 155°F while the thigh should be about 165°F.

How long does it take to smoke a 12 pound turkey on a charcoal grill?

SMOKED TURKEY COOKING TIMES



I prefer cooking the bird at 300-350F degrees, which takes about 15 minutes per pound. I like the higher temp, because it creates a crispier skin, and I like that I can cook a 12-pound bird in around three hours.

Do you cover a turkey when smoking it?

Cover loosely with foil. Smoke at 225 to 250 degrees F (110 to 120 degrees C) for 10 hours, or until internal temperature reaches 180 degrees F (80 degrees C) when measured in the thickest part of the thigh. Baste the bird every 1 to 2 hours with the juices from the bottom of the roasting pan.

How do you keep a turkey moist while smoking?

My solution is to smoke the turkey directly on the grill grates, with a roasting pan filled with 1″ water underneath the grates, about 3-4 inches from the meat. This will keep the cooking environment moist but let the turkey get evenly crisp on the outside.

How long do you smoke a turkey at 225?

If you are smoking a turkey breast, you will want to follow the rule of 225 degrees for about 30 minutes per pound. If you choose a fairly typical 4-lb turkey breast, you’d be looking at about a 2 hour cook time.

Is it safe to smoke a 20 lb turkey?

For a faster cooking time, you can smoke at 250 or even 275 degrees, but for a regular-sized turkey, we like 225 for about 30 minutes per pound. In fact, it might be best to avoid smoking big birds (say, 20 pounds), because the increased time required could increase your risk of the bacteria issues we noted above.

What meat can you smoke in 4 hours?

BBQ Smoking Times and Temperatures Chart

How much should I smoke my turkey?

The answer to how long to smoke a turkey is all about the size of your bird. Of course, you want to be sure that you’ve completely thawed it first, but that’s a given. You’re looking for about 30 to 40 minutes of smoking per pound.

What temperature should I smoke a turkey at?

Turkey can be smoked at a smoker temperature as low as 225 degrees, but it’s much quicker if smoked at 275-300 degrees, or even higher. When smoking at a lower temperature you’re looking at more time in the smoker, but that means the turkey could potentially have a richer smoke flavor.

What is the best wood to smoke a turkey with?

Hickory is a classic hard wood choice for smoking turkey for several reasons. It has a distinct flavor that is robust and very forward and is familiar to those who enjoy smoky flavors. Maple wood gives off a sweeter smoke and can add a lovely golden hue to anything you smoke with it.

How much wood do you need to smoke a turkey?

Turkey meat loves smoke flavor. Add about two cups of Kingsford® Wood Chips with Hickory or large wood chunks. Be sure to soak the chips for at least 30 minutes in water before spreading onto the coals. Milder fruitwoods like apple or cherry wood also work well.