Big Bird

[Doklok Smith]

I have a 30 lb bird I would like to do on my WSM. I have read some previous posts on these larger birds. I like the idea of two racks (breast on top, legs/thighs on bottom). What kind of time am I looking at with all doors open in cold weather? I was looking at the salted turkey recipe at 325-340 rather than brined, but may be persuaded to use a brine (?maple).

 

[Ray Crick]

Doklok,

I recently cooked a 23 pound bird and it was done in 4 hours but I cooked at 375 degrees. I also had breast on top rack, and legs / thighs on lower. My guess is that you are looking at 5 to 5 1/2 hours cook time for a 30 pound bird.

Good luck,

Ray