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TIPS AND CHEAT SHEET FOR PERFECT SMOKED TURKEY
#1 Make sure it’s completely thawed
#2 Steady temperatures for the win
#3 Do use a thermometer of some kind
#4 Brine for best moisture
#5 cook to 155-165 internal temps, it will go up from 10-15 degrees after you pull it out
#6 baste with butter
#7 Rest 15-20 minutes
Turkey Recipe Cheat-Sheet
How big of a turkey? This method is best for a 12 to 16 pound bird. (Buy 1 to 1 1/2 pounds turkey for each guest.)
How long does it take to cook the turkey? 13 minutes of cooking time for each pound of turkey if roasting empty and 15 minutes per pound if stuffed, this is at 350 cooking temp.
What temperature to cook the turkey? Preheat the oven to 450°F then drop the temperature to 350°F after putting the turkey into the oven.
What temperature should the turkey be? The turkey is done when it registers a minimum of 165° in the thickest part of the thigh.
How long to rest the turkey? Rest the turkey for at least 15 minutes before carving.
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