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Smoking a Whole Turkey – Time and Temp

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Whole Turkey at a glance

🔥 Whole Turkey at a glance
Pit temps: Slow and Low 225°F / 107°C · Hot and Fast 350°F / 177°C
Time rule of thumb: Whole (Slow and Low): ~25 min/lb · Whole (Hot and Fast): ~12 min/lb · Spatchcocked (Slow and Low): ~13.5 min/lb
Rest: 45 min recommended
Best woods: Cherry, Apple, Pecan, Hickory (light)

Times & temperatures

StyleMethodPit tempPull / done temp
WholeSlow and Low225°F / 107°C165°F / 74°C
WholeHot and Fast325°F / 163°C165°F / 74°C
SpatchcockedSlow and Low225°F / 107°C165°F / 74°C
SpatchcockedHot and Fast350°F / 177°C165°F / 74°C

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