Achieve Smoky Perfection with a Smoked Turkey on the Yoder YS640

When it comes to smoking meat low and slow few machines can compete with the precision and performance of the Yoder YS640 pellet grill and smoker. This sturdy technologically advanced cooker is especially well suited for larger, longer cooks like brisket, pork shoulder, and of course, turkey. With its thick steel construction that holds heat beautifully, precise temperature control, and ample capacity, the YS640 excels at delivering incredibly moist, smoky flavor into a turkey. If you’re looking to prepare the perfect smoked turkey this holiday season, the YS640 is up to the task.

Optimal Design for Poultry Perfection

Yoder Smokers built the YS640 specifically to be the ultimate smoker, from the ground up. The heavy-gauge steel construction retains heat far better than thinner grills, helping maintain an even temperature throughout lengthy smoking sessions. The interior is roomy enough to accommodate a large turkey, with 702 square inches of cooking area.

It operates on electricity, utilizing wooden pellets fed from a hopper into the firebox to produce clean, indirect heat. You get pure hardwood flavor without having to constantly tend a fire. The dual meat probes connect to an advanced proprietary controller that dials in temperatures within 5 degrees of your setting. This precision is key for large cuts of meat like turkey, ensuring no part is under or overcooked.

Low and Slow for the Most Juicy, Flavorful Bird

Cooking a turkey in a standard oven often leads to an overdone exterior and dry, uneven cooking. But smoking is the ideal preparation – low, indirect heat tenderizes the meat and infuses it with flavor without drying it out The YS640 allows you to cook the turkey between 225-275°F, the perfect range for breaking down connective tissue and developing juicy texture.

The Yoder’s patented convection plate and heat deflector evenly circulate the wood-fired heat around the turkey. This helps prevent hot or cold spots for uniform doneness. The smoke gradually penetrates all the meat over the long cook time, providing delightful flavor and visual appeal.

For best results, brine the turkey overnight before smoking. Use a basic saltwater brine or get creative with aromatics like citrus, herbs, and spices. Apply a dry rub for another layer of seasoning before smoking.

Delicious, Fall-Off-The-Bone Results

After 5-8 hours smoking a turkey on the Yoder, depending on the size, you’ll have a masterpiece ready for carving. The skin will be a gorgeous mahogany hue, glistening with succulent moisture. Bites will be unbelievably tender, with a pleasing smoky flavor. The breast meat will be juicy, not chalky and dry like oven-cooked turkey often turns out. Even the darker meat will impress with its suppleness.

Smoking maintains more moisture compared to high oven heat. The collagen melts into luscious gelatin that creates an ultra-moist texture reminiscent of deep-fried turkey but with a cleaner, wood-fired taste. Sliced smoked turkey also makes incredible leftovers for sandwiches, salads, casseroles, and more.

Take Your Holiday Meal to New Heights

A smoked turkey is sure to be the star of your holiday table. After being pampered all day long in the Yoder, emerging tender, juicy, and infused with delicate smoky essence, your turkey will make memories that guests will rave about for years to come. The YS640 gives you complete control over achieving exactly the results you desire with your smoked turkey every time. Skip the processed bird from the store and wow your guests with scratch-made smoked turkey perfection courtesy of the Yoder YS640 pellet grill.