How much should I smoke my turkey?

Table of Contents:

1. How much should I smoke my turkey?
2. Should I use a water pan when smoking a turkey?
3. How long does it take to smoke a 12 pound turkey?
4. Can Turkey be eaten rare?
5. Can you eat turkey slices raw?

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.

Should I use a water pan when smoking a turkey?

Tips For Using a Water Pan When Smoking a Turkey In cold weather, a water pan filled with boiling hot water can help maintain the smoker temperature, plus it gets the temperature up quickly for a fast start. ... Using the water pan will prevent flareups, since it will catch the drips.

How long does it take to smoke a 12 pound 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.

Can Turkey be eaten rare?

Turkey isn't safe cooked medium-rare. It needs 64 minutes at 134°F to kill any potential salmonella. (Also, medium-rare poultry, still pink in the middle, is kind of unsettling.

Can you eat turkey slices raw?

Both meats from the supermarket would be unsuitable for eating raw due to risk of food poisoning from the bacteria salmonella and camphylobacter. There's a similar risk in eating both raw chicken and turkey. ... If you eat a lot of raw fish or beef tartare, you might be ok.