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    First 13lb Turkey on 22.5" WSM

    sry the turkey was a bit burnt on the first smoke.  I have since tweaked it but I am not a pro yet.  I still am enjoying the smoker but I have since seen the Yoder pellet smokers. 
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    21lb turkey advice for turkey day

    take all of these guys information and soak it in.  I have used them every chance I get it.  Brined my turkey yesterday until this morning and got the bird and rub on the turkey. I also am smoking a 21lb bird and have had it on since 10:30 am.  I'm smoking it around 300 degrees.  If it gets...
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    First 13lb Turkey on 22.5" WSM

    That turkey looks really good I just home mine looks nearly that good.. Mine has been on the smoke for 90 minutes now and internal temp is at 118 hope it is not cooking to fast.
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    First 13lb Turkey on 22.5" WSM

    oh and by the way this is a little off the subject how do I add the information below my post so I don't always have to tell everyone what I am using?  
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    First 13lb Turkey on 22.5" WSM

    Can someone explain the advantages or disadvantages of using a water pan.  I always thought that if you use one it puts moisture into the meat you are smoking.  I have a ton to learn when it comes to smoking like the pros and any advice is welcome and I'll post pics when I pull the turkey from...
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    First 13lb Turkey on 22.5" WSM

    What is the advantage or disadvantage of using a water pan?   I always figured using it puts mositure into the meat you are cooking.  Could someone explain when and not to use it.
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    First 13lb Turkey on 22.5" WSM

    Nice video a little different method for the smoker than the WSM but I got the main idea.  I am just trying to schedule the bird so it is done for dinner. I guess I could start it and if it finishes early just wrap in in foil and place it in a cooler until dinner time.  I'll add a pic of the...
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    First 13lb Turkey on 22.5" WSM

    OK I am attempting my first turkey on my new smoker.  I purchased a 13 lb full turkey and currently have it soaking in a brine.  I am planning on smoking it around 275-350 to attempt to cook it at the right speed.  I have read that it should only take around 3-4 hours is this about the right...
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    Length of time to start smoking after starting lump charcoal

    The two items I am attempting.  Will have to take a pic of the finished product.
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    Length of time to start smoking after starting lump charcoal

    The probe is off It is going off saying my meat is at 150 degrees after only one hour.   I think I will be returing this one.
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    New to smoking

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