Crispy skin for a smoked turkey

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selli

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Jun 8, 2012
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Petaluma, Ca
We are smoking our turkey for thanksgiving. Having done this last year, everything was great except the skin. It came out a little rubbery and not crispy. Any tips on how to get the skin crispy like it would be if cooked in an oven? Thanks in advance.
 
Can't get my smoker higher than 275. Is that high enough to get the desired result?
 
Exactly... As Welsh said  You can always finish the bird in the oven.  There is absolutely no shame in that at all. You didn't say what smoker you're using.  Given your max temp stated in must be electric.  Drying out the bird over night will help. Also I never put oils on the skin. Lots of folks seem compelled to rub the bird with olive oil. I do not. I think it adds to the rubbery texture. 
 
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