Smoked Turkey Q&A

do you smoke the turkey upright or laying down 
Do you smoke a turkey upright or laying down?

Do you have to brine a turkey breast when smoking it? 
I want to know is there another way of smoking a turkey breast without using a brine...I don't really want that salty taste.

Stuffing for smoked turkey 
Is it possible to stuff a smoked turkey? Do you have a recipe for turkey stuffing?

smoking turkey in a royal oak smoker 
I have purchased a royal oak electric smoker. Is it possible to get instructions and recipes for using this smoker. We hope to smoke a turkey for
Thanksgiving ...

injecting smoked turkeys 
I've smoked with rubs and deep fried with injection but never smoked with an injected turkey. I know it depends on each individuals taste buds but is ...

Smoked Turkey in a Brinkmann Propane smoker 
My friend bastes his turkey with the juices from the water pan of his Brinkmann propane smoker. Is this a good idea?

Where's your maple syrup brine recipe? 
Last year we tried two of your brine recipes. The first one had orange juice, garlic and brown sugar in the ingredients, and it was very good. Then we ...

How long do smoked turkeys last in fridge? 
After a turkey has been smoked, how long can you keep it in the fridge before it is no longer safe to eat?

Commercially smoked turkey is too smoky 
We get a smoked turkey every Christmas from a friend. It comes from a well known place in TX. The smoked smell and flavor of our turkey is overpowering....

black soot on turkey smoked in a webber 
While slicing a turkey done in a webber I noticed black soot on the meat even though I pulled off the skin. Is this safe to eat?

Brining Turkey Is It Absolutely Necessary? 
Do you absolutely HAVE to brine a turkey before you smoke it?

turkey brine not cold enough 
My brine was not cold real cold but cool when turkey went in so added some ice to it and put in frig.
will it be ok?

smoking turkey on grill how much smoke wood to use 
We are smoking our first turkey on a gas grill and we aren't sure how many wood pouches we will need.so,what is the ratio of smoke needed per pound of ...

smoking a turkey breast how long does it take 
Is there a general rule as to how long per pound to smoke a turkey breast?

Smoked turkey storage  
I had two whole turkeys smoked. I just picked them up from the smoker. It is Wednesday. We will not be eating until Saturday. How should I store the ...

stuffing for smoked turkey 
I bought a whole smoked turkey. What can be used for the stuffing and what is the best way to heat with the stuffing in the turkey?

Thawing Turkey Breast, Then Brining For Smoking? 
I am planning on smoking 3 6lb turkey breast. Can the thawing and brining be done at the same time? Most of the info I have seen says cold water thawing ...

Cooking Turkey Stuffing in a Smoker 
Can you cook stuffing in a smoker?

Smoking Turkey Breasts and Legs Together 
I have a Brinkman electric kettle smoker with two racks for smoking. I am going to be smoking a 7lb turkey breast and 4 legs for Thanksgiving. Which rack ...

Turkey Brine With Zatarains Crab Boil 
Not so much a question but what I am doing at this moment. One pot 1 gal water 2 cups kosher salt 1 cup white sugar.
Other pot 1 gal water 1 bag Zattermans ...

Smoked Turkey Stuffing For Flavor 
How's it going? Love your website I've learned a lot.

Quick question for ya, I am smoking a turkey for Thanksgiving and I know you can't use the ...

smoke turkey legs in the freezer 
How long can you keep smoked turkey legs in the freezer?

Brine AND marinade inject a turkey? 
I've smoked my turkey for several years now always using a brine beforehand. This year, I'm going to try out a marinade injector on the smoker. My question ...

Injecting a Turkey - Where To Inject Marinade 
Where do I inject the turkey?

Apple and Spice Brine Instructions Needed 
I want to use the apple and spice brine but I have a question.
Your recipe states simmer pieces in orange and apple juice for 15 minutes.
Than later ...

Smoking Turkey Whole vs. Cut Up 
I have been smoking turkeys for about 30 years. It is usually an all night proposition of tending the fire and sleeping on the floor; too smelly to get ...

Smoking Turkey Sausages 
I have been searching for instructions and recipes for smoking turkey. I bought a smoker for the purpose of smoking turkey sausage and also turkey legs....

Partially Smoking a Turkey to Finish Later 
Hello Sir,

I have a question to ask.

Can you start smoking a turkey say three or four hours and then put it in the fridge, and then start over the ...

Smoking bone in turkey breast 
I saw your section on smoking a whole turkey, but I was wondering if the 30-40 minutes per pound would be the same for a bone in turkey breast?

smoking a turkey-brined or not 
Do you have to brine the turkey first or could you just season it up and smoke? If you do brine it do you still use dry rubs inside and wet rubs outside?...

Turkey thigh smokin times 
I am brining 4 good size turkey thighs tonite for tomorrow, at what temp and how long should I smoke them?

Turkey Leg Splinter Bones 
I once got a smoked turkey leg and it was great. Since then all the turkey legs have had lots of splinter bones. What is the difference in the turkey legs ...

Crisp Smoked Turkey Skin 
I recently smoked an 11 lb. turkey. I put it into a brine, dry and wet rubbed it prior to cooking. and several hours into the smoking I wet rubbed it ...

Reheating Smoked Turkey 
I purchased a smoked turkey for Christmas. I need to know how long it needs to be cooked and at what temp.

Oven Temperature For Heating Smoked Turkey 
At what oven temperature and for how long do I heat a smoked turkey?

Smoking a Half Turkey 
Is it still possible to smoke half a turkey? Are there additional steps to take or modified ones? I live in Colorado. Will the cold weather affect the ...

Smoking Large Turkey Breast 
I have an electric smoker. How long should it take to smoke a ten pound turkey breast, boneless and skinless?

Sweet Smoked Turkey Recipe 
I would like a receipe to make a great sweet tasting smoked turkey. And please include the best kind of smoking chips to use.

Smoking Turkey With Water Pan 
When smoking a turkey, should I use a water pan. Or does a turkey come out better without one.

Reheating Previously Smoked Turkeys 
I smoked two turkeys yesterday and want to freeze one of thm to eat later. What's the best way to reheat a smoked turkey that's been frozen?

By the ...

Electric Smoking Turkey 
How long do I leave a turkey in an electric smoker?

leftover smoked turkey how long will it keep? 
How long does a smoked turkey keep if it was smoked on Thanksgiving?