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CPARKTX
CPARKTX Posts: 2,095
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Cooked 13 lb turducken, instructions said 3.5 hours at 375, I smoked at under 250 so I figured 5-6 hours. Nope...4 hours and was 165 everywhere I stuck the thermapen.

Pulled and foiled and just hope for the best. Having a strong Bloody Mary to help cope.
LBGE & SBGE.  Central Texas.  
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  • caliking
    caliking Posts: 18,731
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    The booze will make it all good. You are your own worst critic (as we all are). Your guests will love it . I've found that time estimates for turkeys are always way off. I plan for 2 hours for a 12 lbs bird at 375°F  and just roll from  there.

    #1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February  2013 • #3 Mini May 2013
    A happy BGE family in Houston, TX.
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  • theyolksonyou
    theyolksonyou Posts: 18,459
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    Seems like everyone is having timing issues today. I thought I was way ahead of schedule, but my probe was in a bad spot. Almost made me late! I'm sure it will be fine. Mine was so juicy, you could put in the oven and it would have been good.
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  • Jeremiah
    Jeremiah Posts: 6,412
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    caliking said:

    The booze will make it all good. You are your own worst critic (as we all are). Your guests will love it . I've found that time estimates for turkeys are always way off. I plan for 2 hours for a 12 lbs bird at 375°F  and just roll from  there.

    That's exactly what I have and figured as well. I'm now 2 1/2 in and only 140 in the breast. Go figure.
    Slumming it in Aiken, SC. 
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  • caliking
    caliking Posts: 18,731
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    My reasoning is that you can't be more than 2hrs over or under with my method. On T-day, with folks drinking and socializing, and appetizers, it is barely noticed.

    Except by SWMBO. That you'll hear about for at least a year.


    #1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February  2013 • #3 Mini May 2013
    A happy BGE family in Houston, TX.
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  • Terrebandit
    Terrebandit Posts: 1,750
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    http://www.foodsafety.gov/keep/charts/turkeyroastingchart.html Spatchcock would be faster than this for sure. I think the times on this chart would include a 30 minute rest as temps increase to 165 IT Breast.
    Dave - Austin, TX
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