How to Use the Pit Boss Turkey Bucket Kit

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Andrea - November 29, 2025

I forgot to warm up my brine Is that gonna affect the flavor of the turkey? totally forgot to do that so I poured the brine over the turkey in a bag.

Nan - November 26, 2025

Doing a small turkey breast inject with the butter do I need to use? What kind of pellets can I use a competition blend be OK for that how long should I cook that for and what temperature?

Paul - November 26, 2025

Assuming this method works on the upright vertical smoker as well as the roll top grill type?

Dave Gibson - November 25, 2025

Do you place the turkey in a pan as is pictured here or just in the grill rack?

Turkey Lover - November 22, 2025

Wood- Apple or I still like hickory
Start the turkey at 300 for the first 90 minutes to get it up to that 140 temp in that critical time, especially if the outside air temp is chilly, then 250 until it hits temp. I’ve done it this way many times. If your smoker is like mine—even with a thermo blanket, it can have some significant temp swings. And poultry needs to get to 140 degrees within 2 -3 hours to prevent bacteria from developing.

Collin - November 22, 2025

@Mark Hale, go with 300 degrees and rotate the turkey every 45 minutes for even coloring and cooking, keep the turkey away from the fire broiler, so either right or left side of your pitboss, and just monitor the internal temp. @Martin Novzen, I like the competition blend for a smoky flavor, however it is also recommended for the apple and oak blend.

Mark Hale - November 21, 2025

What if my smoker temperature range only has a setting of 250F or 300F? (Older pit boss)

MARTIN NOVZEN - November 20, 2025

WHAT TYPE OF PELLETS DO YOU RECOMMEND TO SMOKE THE TURKEY?