It turned out very well, However as always took longer than expected to finish. 14Lb bird, Brined it over night 4hrs of applewood smoke. Came out great, Just had a little trouble reaching 240 Degrees in bradly.
Glad it turned out for you. Sounds like you're well on your way to the addiction.
It is always nice to see a plan come together. I smoked 12lbs turkey. It was the first time I spatchcock a turkey or any fowl for that matter. I put the breast on one rack and the dark meat on a separate rack. I smoked for 2 hours. even with a 900 watt element I could only get the box to 190F. the temp was 30 degrees. After the smoke, the bird was at 115 degrees and as planned I moved the bird into the oven and set the temp at 350F. I was only 30 minutes late but according to the family it was on time. ;D
I have 2 maverick remote units one measured the breast and the other monitored the thickest part of the thigh.