Large Turkey on Traeger

[scotti509]

Never did a whole turkey on my 34" Traeger. It's 21lb+. I measured and it clears the lid by only 1". I want to impart a smoke flavor too. Anyone have tips? i.e. smoke time, cooking temp, time, tent or wrap with foil, brine, etc. Lots of good cooks on the BBC here! Looking online is all over the map and confusing on what to do and not to do.
Thanks Guys!

[sidewayzs14]

Did one on my pit boss for Thanksgiving. Ran mine on smoke setting for 30 minutes per pound. Internal temp will be 165 when done.

[bbqman]

Keep it simple, I smoke mine at 225' to an internal temp of 165'. the only time I will cover mine is if it gets alittle to dark before It hit my 165' temp. You can brine in a five gallon bucket with quarter cup of salt and 2 two liters of Dr. Pepper for six to eight hours. Just remember that the skin will be chewy from the smoking process.

[Texas Rigs N Jigs]

I have smoked two turkeys in the past for Thanksgiving.

I did follow the receipe in the Traeger app and it turned out great.

[Bsktball55]

I would recommend spatchcocking it. That's how I did mine for Thanksgiving and it seemed to cook much faster and more evenly. Turned out great.

[RazorCat]

Can’t find my Sunset Magazine recipe, but this one is the same essentially. The secret is to brine it as directed, rinse under cold water to release the brine under the skin, pat dry, and then let it sit open in the refrigerator for 3-4 hours so the skin can dry out. That makes it crisp up within the first hour of smoking. I cook a 20 lb Turkey every Thanksgiving (15+ years) and it always comes out perfect. I cook at 325-350 for about 3 hours to reach temp, then take it out, cover with loose foil, and let it sit 20 minutes before carving. Trust me. You’ll love this recipe.
https://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/hot...hickory-turkey

[06 SB]

I did a 23 pounder for deer camp. Follow the link to the letter. Everyone will be happy. No need to brine or spatch it unless you want to.

https://amazingribs.com/tested-recip...-turkey-recipe