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Smoked Turkey

How to cook your smoked turkey

  • Remove your turkey from vacuum bag when ready to cook.
  • Keep your turkey refrigerated until ready to cook.
  • Place turkey on rack in a roasting pan. Wrap in foil. This will keep your turkey moist.
  • When checking the temperature, insert a meat thermometer so the tip is centered in the turkey breast, but does not touch fat or bone.
  • Pre-heat oven to 325 degrees. Cook according to the chart below

Approximate Cooking Times, in Minutes Per Pound of Meat at 325 Degrees:

Type of turkey Minutes per pound
Whole Smoked Turkey 10-12
Smoked Turkey Breast 8-10
  • Remove turkey from the oven when the thermometer registers the desired temperature.
  • The thermometer is your most accurate guide to determine when the turkey is done. The final thermometer reading will register 140-150 degrees.
  • Let the turkey stand for 15 minutes before carving.
    Carving Your Turkey – Using a sharp knife, cut the skin between the thigh and breast. Bend the thigh outward to find the hip joint and cut through it to remove the whole leg. Cut through the joint between the thigh and the drumstick. Slice the meat from the drumstick and cut the thigh into pieces. Next, remove the wing by slicing diagonally down through the first joint toward the breast. Finally, hold the back of your fork against one side of the breast and slice the white meat.
  • Enjoy
  • Refrigerate leftover turkey promptly.