Hello from Battlefield, MO

[Mailman483]

Hello everyone.  Curt from Battlefield, MO.  I own a Little Guy, Model 1.  I've had it for several years and aside from replacing the temperature control hardware, (mine is non-digital), it has performed very well.  I have searched and read the forums as a guest up until now.  I have smoked many pork butts and a few racks of ribs, but that's it.  I'm about to smoke a whole turkey for Christmas.  I've been studying up by reading this forum and others.  Has anyone else with a Model 1 smoked a whole turkey?  I'm going with a 12-14 pound bird.  I'm looking for any recommendations or suggestions on successfully pulling this off.  I'll be brining for at least 12 hours before preparing it to put in the smoker.  Considering cherry or apple wood.  Thanks in advance for any "sage" advice.  See what I did there? 

 

[old sarge]

Welcome Curt from SE Arizona. I'm sorry I cannot help regarding smoking a turkey but hopefully someone will be along with an answer.

 

[swthorpe]

Welcome from Delaware, Curt.  I have a #2 and smoked a 12lb turkey with no problems.  If it fits in your #1, I think you should be fine.  If you have not bought one yet, you might try going on the lower end of 12lb or under.  I probed the breast to finish at 170IT and smoked at 235-240ish.  I don't recall the time, but I think it should finish around 4 hours.  Some resting time is also helpful.  I like cherry wood for poultry, but that's just my preference.