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Originally Posted by lewdog
Need tips from the pros.
I’m hosting a thanksgiving party for my staff, 20 people, and of course plan on cooking the turkey. What about smoking a turkey? Worth it? Tips?
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Smoking the turkey is the shit. I spatchcock the bird first. It's thinner and smokes quicker that way, so it's super moist. I also brine it first. Brine for 12 hours then spatchcock, then smoke with cherry or apple wood to internal temp of 165 degrees. Be the best turkey you've ever had.