How long does it take to smoke a turkey WSM?

Now that you’ve lit the smoker, you’re ready to go with the turkey. By the way, the smoker can cook other things, too! Don’t waste good coal–the beauty of the WSM is that it can cook for 8-12 hours.

Can you get crispy skin on a smoked turkey?

Moisture and low temperatures cause a smoked turkey to have rubbery skin. For a crispy turkey skin, avoid basting, liquid brines, wrapping and tenting. Keep the temperature between 275°-325°F and cover the bird with oil and herbs to help make the skin crispier.

What temperature do you smoke turkey on crispy skin?

Cook it at 300-325. You should make a wet rub for the skin as the oil will help crisp things up too. When smoking poultry the skin is always a challenge.

What can you smoke on WSM?

Smoked Chicken Wings with Hoisin Glaze.
Teriyaki Pork Belly with Jasmine Rice.
Beginner Brisket.
Smoked pepper salmon.
Smoked Trout.
Apple-brined, hickory-smoked turkey.
Apple Smoked Beer Chicken.
Applewood Smoked Ham.

How long does it take to smoke a turkey at 275?

about 3.5 to 4 hours
Smoke at 275-300°F for about 3.5 to 4 hours or until internal temperature reaches 165°F when measured in the thickest part of the breast, refilling water pan as necessary. Baste the bird every hour with juices from the drip pan.

Why are my smoked turkey legs tough?

The problem is turkey legs can be really tough. There are lots of tendons and bones in that leg for meat to cling to, and most vendors don’t cook them long enough.

How do you keep turkey skin moist when smoking?

Instead of a traditional wet brine, I recommend dry-brining. It’s easier, nearly as effective at helping maintain juiciness, and far better for flavor. To do it, just rub your turkey with salt and let it sit in the fridge overnight (or up to three days). That’s it.

How do you season a WSM smoker?

The fastest way to season a new WSM is to do the following: Phase One – cover the water pan completely with aluminum foil and run a full load of lit Kingsford briquettes and let it run as hot as it can with no water in the pan (over 350 degrees) to burn off any manufacturing residue.

What is a WSM smoker?

What is the WSM? The Weber Smokey Mountain, or WSM, is Weber’s only dedicated smoker. They’ve basically taken their ever-popular kettle grill and added a middle section of pipe plus a water pan to convert it into a vertical smoker that’s efficient, affordable and easy to use.

How long does it take to smoke a 12 pound turkey?

The skin contains fat, and helps protect the meat from drying out. Depending on the temperature maintained in the smoker, a whole turkey can take as little as 3 hours, for a 12 pound bird smoked at 325 degrees.

Can you cook a Turkey in a Weber Smokey Mountain cooker?

This is probably the easiest and most foolproof way to cook a turkey in the Weber Smokey Mountain Cooker. Best of all, it requires no attention to the cooker’s temperature.

What’s the best temperature to cook a Turkey in a smoker?

Turkey and other poultry responds better to temperatures in the 275 to 350 degree range. Most vertical charcoal smokers, including the Weber Smoky Mountain, are designed for lower temperature cooking, and even though it may be difficult to reach 300 degrees, smoking in the 250 to 300 degree range is usually not a problem.

How long to cook turkey breast in Weber bullet?

Set the lid vent and the three bottom vents 100% open and leave them that way throughout the entire cooking process. Cook the turkey until it measures 160-165°F in the breast, 170-175°F in the thigh, using an instant-read thermometer. Cooking time is approximately 2-1/2 to 3 hours.

How long does it take to smoke a turkey WSM? Now that you’ve lit the smoker, you’re ready to go with the turkey. By the way, the smoker can cook other things, too! Don’t waste good coal–the beauty of the WSM is that it can cook for 8-12 hours. Can you get crispy skin on…