Trailblazer How Large a Turkey in the 340

[marmadmax]

What is the largest size turkey recommended for the 340?

 

[Greg Jones]

I’ve never tried to smoke a whole Turkey in the 340-did a turkey breast once and had to turn it from side to side while cooking. There’s just not enough headroom. You might be able to spatchcock a small turkey and get it to fit, but even a large spatchcocked chicken takes up most of the room in my experience.

 

[Buckeye1]

I think the biggest have done is 14#. But I know I have done 12#.

All have been spatchcock.

 

[Gonefishin]

I had no luck fitting even a small whole turkey in there unless spatchcocked

 

[JimB]

I did a 20 lb bird in 2 sessions last year. Went 1 step beyond spatchcock and split into 2 separate halves. Each half fit nicely over the drip tray. Cook time was 3:45 @ 275 F
Obviously, this is only an option if you don't need the entire bird done at the same time.

 

[poppybill]

I just did a 14.5 # spatchcocked bird. It fit OK but didn't leave much room for basting, etc. Just over 3 hours at 300* and came out great.