Time for large bone-in breast

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Matt in MD

TVWBB Fan

• Nov 22, 2016

• #1

Hi all - I was going to smoke my first whole turkey this year but decided on a bone-in breast instead (I'm roasting a 13 pounder in the oven as well).

The breast I picked up today is fresh and 11 pounds. I'm planning on following the recipe here but mine is twice the size:

http://virtualweberbullet.com/turkey5.html

and am wondering what you all think an 11 pounder would take - 3 1/2 hours maybe?

Thanks!

 

Dwain Pannell

TVWBB Hall of Fame

• Nov 22, 2016

• #2

3.5 would be a good estimate. I'd check with a thermometer at about 2.5 to see what you think then again at 3. You don't want to over or under do it.

 

JimK

TVWBB 1-Star Olympian

• Nov 22, 2016

• #3

https://www.leaf.tv/articles/turkey-breast-cooking-times-per-pound/

I find these times confusing. They seem to be similar to a whole 12-14 lb turkey. But I've looked on other sites and they are consistent. If you're dealing with 11 pounds, you'll have to do some math to figure out the total time.

 

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Matt in MD

TVWBB Fan

• Nov 22, 2016

• #4

Thanks guys - I am using a maverick thermometer to 160, but trying to plan to eat at 4 is tricky...I'm thinking of firing up the smoker at 11 and putting the breast on at noon.

 

JimK

TVWBB 1-Star Olympian

• Nov 22, 2016

• #5

Matt in MD said:

Thanks guys - I am using a maverick thermometer to 160, but trying to plan to eat at 4 is tricky...I'm thinking of firing up the smoker at 11 and putting the breast on at noon.

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That should get you close.