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Looks like a lot of folks are having tough skin issues. I resolved that by using the beer can method...
...If using one of the various "bullet" smokers, just be sure the heat is around the 1/2 way mark on the dial (not too hot or cool).
Rub the turkey with a dry rub & olive oil.
If you want, cut onions & various other veggies, place in disposable tin pan, put beer can (with top cut off & beer inside) on smoker, place the turkey on the can (the can is the male the tukey is the female), add broth to pan.
Every so often (45 mins), come out & drizzle the fat/broth on the turkey...this - along with moisture from beer can - will keep the skin soft.
I just did this on Thanksgiving & it was AWESOME! Moist inside & out (get your mind out of the gutter)
Also, I used mesquite chips to smoke...just a personal favorite. Any will due.
With a turkey that large, plan on it taking 10-12 hrs (I think I heard 45 min/lbs), but my 8 lbs turkey I tried this with took 8 hours & could have gone a bit longer if I wanted.
Good luck!
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