<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nKeep a Pan of Water in Smoker<\/h3>\n\n\n\n Maintaining keeping the smoker moist – or at least the surrounding environment, you can help to keep the turkey meat moist as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Simply fill a roasting pan with cold water and place it beneath the grill grates. You can choose to replenish the water as it evaporates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How to Smoke a Turkey?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n Here is a step-by-step guide on how to smoke a 20 pound turkey:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Step 1: Brine the Turkey<\/h3>\n\n\n\n Pat dry turkey with paper towels. Sprinkle kosher salt over the bird and gently rub it into the turkey. Make sure that every inch is covered. You can also apply the rub now or later. Place in the refrigerator for around 24 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Step 2: Prepare the Smoker<\/h3>\n\n\n\n When you are ready to smoke the turkey, use a chimney starter to light the charcoal. Once they are lit, scatter the wood chips across.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Set the temperature to 250 and 275 degrees. Make sure that the smoker temperature is maintained throughout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Before placing the turkey in the smoker, fill a roasting pan with cold water and place it under the grill grates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Step 3: Season and Arrange the Turkey in Smoker<\/h3>\n\n\n\n Remove the turkey from the refrigerator and apply the rub if you already haven’t.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Place turkey breast side up on the grates. If using a probe thermometer, instead now. Place it into the breast and make sure it is an inch away of any bones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Close the smoker lid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When the whole turkey is cooked halfway through, flip it onto its back. Close the lid and cook until done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Step 4: Let the Turkey Rest<\/h3>\n\n\n\n Remove the turkey from the foil and place it on a large strip of foil. Gently wrap the turkey and let it sit for up to 20 minutes. This allows the juices and flavors to permeate throughout the turkey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here is everything that you need to know to smoke a 20 pound turkey – from how long to smoke the bird to how to get the perfect flavor and texture. Sure, this can be a daunting affair but follow these guidelines and your job should be a little easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Well, good luck to you and have fun tackling this monster of a bird!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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