How long to smoke turkey
Smoke turkey at 250°F for about 30 to 40 minutes a pound, and pull at 160°F, in the breast, rising to 165°F as it rests; 175°F in the thigh. That is for turkey (whole); the calculator above fits the time to your weight and your heat.
Rest 15 to 30 minutes before slicing or pulling. USDA counts turkey safe at 165°F; a thermometer in the thickest part tells you more than the clock.
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Questions
What temperature do you pull turkey at?
160°F, in the breast, rising to 165°F as it rests; 175°F in the thigh. Cook to that temperature rather than to the clock.
How long should turkey rest?
15 to 30 minutes, loosely covered or wrapped, before slicing or pulling.
Should I cook to time or to temperature?
To temperature. The time tells you when to start and when to start checking; the meat is ready when the thickest part reaches its pull temperature.
Does my smoker change the time?
Not at the same temperature, as far as any cooker maker or test says. What changes is how steady it holds: keep the lid or door shut and the fire even, and the time holds too.