1st time turkey need advice

piper1974

i am making 2 12# turkeys for today... I have a large BGE and a traeger grill... my plan is to do The Whole turkey on the BGE b/c it's my favorite grill but I also need to save the dripping for the gravy.  I spatchcocked the 2nd turkey for the trageger.  

What temp should I cook both and how long do you think they will take?  I've read so many threads my head is spinning! 

jstewart12a

Doing my first one as well. Everything I've read says about 15 mins/lb at 325. 

travisstrick

I spatched a 12lb bird on a large and it cooked at 250 for 1:30. 

Mickey

My way. 
Spatchcocked Turkey and Chicken on the Big Green Egg

(you cut out the backbone and cook opened)

I like a 11/12 lb bird. If I need lots of turkey I just cook a couple ( 1 & 1/2  hr cook app)

Chicken 3 to 3.75lb bird or birds. Under an hour cook. 

Or, just add a package of legs extra. 

I do not brine the turkey or Chicken. 

If time I like to leave uncovered in the fridge overnight (no problem if no time) 

I cook "direct" @ 400/425 on a raised grill "skin side up" and never turn over.

I will use a coffee rub. Use what you like.

NOTE PLEASE (A LOT OF SMOKE IS NOT YOU FRIEND)

I use about a single handfull of mixed chips: Cherry & Pecan. 

Cook Turkey to temp (not time) breast @ 155/160 and thigh @ 165.

Cook Chicken to temp breast 160.

Rest both 10 mins.

TheManOnTheBus

What if Turkey breast gets to 155/160 but thigh is still at same temperature?  Pull it all early, or risk overcooking breast?

lousubcap

Regarding the temp difference-put the legs to the back (hotter back there) and you can ice the breasts  for around 20-30 mins prior to tossing on the BGE.  You should roll into the finish with the temps where you want.