Turkey breast for 40

[William Pidgeon]

I "volunteered" to smoke enough turkey breast (bone in or out) for 40 people. How many (or lbs) do you think I will need and how long will it take? Any info would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Russell Y]

I love math problems.

Turkey Breast-1
Turkey Breast -2
The first site says 5-7 lbs will feed 12. 8oz per serving
The second site says 5 lbs will feed 8. 10oz per serving

9 oz times 40 = 22.5 lbs of breast

The size of the breasts will determine cook time.

Test addition.

 

[K Kruger]

You should probably go with 4 boneless--as large as you can get them. Cook time will also depend on cooktemp. You can low/slow at 225-240, cook higher in the mid-uppers 200s, cook higher still in the low-mid 300s.

If cooking ahead of time you'l have the cooling/chilling/reheating thing to deal with.

 

[William Pidgeon]

I just purchased (7) 3lb butterball boneless turkey breasts. How long do you think (and at what temp) do you think they will take to get up to 150-160 degrees? Thanks

 

[Dave/G]

here if not too late