EASY SMOKED TURKEY
Smoked turkey is a delightful way to cook a turkey while relaxing. I know lots of people are a bit apprehensive about preparing their first smoked turkey. I have smoked over 100 and never has a bad one. The skin is beautifully tanned and the meat is so juicy.
Provided by TOM TROTTIER
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Turkey Whole Turkey Recipes
Time 4h20m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Rinse the turkey and pat dry with paper towels. Combine savory, sage, salt, and black pepper in a bowl; rub half the herb mix inside the turkey's cavity and inside the neck cavity. Loosen turkey skin over breast and legs; rub remaining half of the herb mixture underneath the loosened skin. Rub olive oil over the entire turkey.
- Light 20 charcoal briquettes and place half of them on each side on the lower grate of a kettle charcoal grill. Place a drip pan or disposable aluminum baking pan in the middle of the lower grate and pour in water. When the coals are gray with ash, place a 2-inch square piece of hickory or other hardwood onto each bank of coals.
- Place turkey on the cooking grate and cover the grill. Monitor the heat with a grill thermometer to maintain temperature between 150 and 250 degrees F (65 to 120 degrees C); add 3 to 5 coals to each side about every 1 1/2 hours. If pieces of hardwood burn away, add more to keep a steady stream of smoke rising from the wood. If open flames erupt when you open the lid, douse them with a drizzle of water or beer.
- Smoke the turkey for 20 minutes per pound, about 4 hours; let the heat increase to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C) during the last hour of smoking. An instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a thigh, not touching a bone, should reach 165 degrees F (75 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 692.5 calories, Carbohydrate 0.4 g, Cholesterol 264.5 mg, Fat 33.7 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 90.7 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 801.3 mg
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Ramiya Wesley
ramiya.w@gmail.comThis is the only smoked turkey recipe I'll ever use again.
Evander Claye
ec51@yahoo.comI'm so glad I found this recipe.
Rashad Quinn jr
j.r91@gmail.comThis recipe is perfect for a special occasion.
Amaz Ghazni
g@gmail.comI can't wait to make this again.
Rasel Hekki
r_hekki6@hotmail.co.ukThis recipe is a must-try for any smoked turkey lover.
Raja Rizwan JanJua
raja.r@yahoo.comI highly recommend this recipe.
Clarain Matthys
clarain.matthys@gmail.comThis was the best smoked turkey I've ever had.
Charles Koerner
c-koerner37@hotmail.comMy family loved this smoked turkey.
Rawnaf Molla “Riyan” Rajuen
rajuen.r@gmail.comThis recipe is a keeper!
Shane Bulungol
bulungol@gmail.comI'll definitely be making this again.
Aya Aya
a.a8@aol.com5 stars!
jedidiah marfo
m@hotmail.comOverall, this is a great recipe for smoked turkey. I would definitely recommend it.
aarish iba
a_iba56@yahoo.comThe rub was too salty for my taste.
Adib Hasan Ramim
h-adib32@gmail.comThe turkey was a little dry, but the flavor was still good.
Azar Cehic
c.a@gmail.comThis was my first time smoking a turkey, and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the turkey came out moist and delicious.
Lauro Robledo
r_l62@aol.comI've been smoking turkeys for years, and this is by far the best recipe I've ever used. The turkey was cooked to perfection and had a delicious smoky flavor.
Ofentse Mokobodi
o_mokobodi70@gmail.comThis smoked turkey was amazing! The rub was flavorful and the meat was moist and juicy. It was a hit with my family and friends.