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[DinkyDau]

So I could not find a whole turkey so,,I picked up a plump fat Breast...The smoke is on, now just to monitor and regulate Temp both in the BGE and the internal temp on the Breast..More pic's as it progresses..Oh did I mention I like nice big plump Breast?

 

[rbstern]

My two cents regarding turkey on a smoker: 165 degree is the USDA guideline because harmful microbiologics can't survive that temperature for more than 10 seconds.

BUT, they also can't survive 150 to 155 degrees for more than 5 to 10 minutes. And that lower range yields a much jucier piece of poultry. So, if you can hold 155 for 10 minutes, in my opinion, you get a tastier and still perfectly safe meal.

 

[DinkyDau]

My two cents regarding turkey on a smoker: 165 degree is the USDA guideline because harmful microbiologics can't survive that temperature for more than 10 seconds.

BUT, they also can't survive 150 to 155 degrees for more than 5 to 10 minutes. And that lower range yields a much jucier piece of poultry. So, if you can hold 155 for 10 minutes, in my opinion, you get a tastier and still perfectly safe meal.

Hey thanks for the input! If you notice I have the sensor set for 165 and just fed some more wood and lump charcoal. I do somewhere around 125-250 has been the honey spot for me with whole birds..I normally do breast in the Crock pot, so time will tell..

 

[rbstern]

Whatever temp you cook it to...enjoy! Love the taste of turkey off the smoker. If we weren't in a pandemic, I'd invite myself over.

 

[MuleShoe]

Sounds like you and the wife are going to eat good! In for pictures when it’s finished cooking!

 

[DinkyDau]

Sounds like you and the wife are going to eat good! In for pictures when it’s finished cooking!

Actually I am smoking this for my Brother who has helped me, Just a way to thank him...I am not to happy right now, normally it only takes me 4-5 hrs to smoke a whole bird on my tower stand..This has been on for 6 hrs and only up to 154 internal temp..I have applied the final coat on the out side, a mix of Q sauce and Maple syrup...Pic's will follow hopefully soon..

 

[DinkyDau]

She is at 157 Internal temp and I just resupplied the coals and wood..
Ready for this puppy to be done..

 

[MuleShoe]

It’s looking mighty fine!

 

[Glorfindel]

DinkyDau is everything you cook amazing? I bet your ham and cheese sandwiches are better than everyone else’s.

 

[BillsCamino]

I always have a hard time keeping "turkeys" lit.....