HICKORY-SMOKED BOURBON TURKEY
This is a great way to make your holiday turkey this year. It takes a little work, but belive me it's well worth it.
Provided by southern chef in lo
Categories Whole Turkey
Time P8D
Yield 12-14 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Remove giblets and neck from turkey; reserve for other uses, if desired. Rinse turkey thoroughly with cold water, and pat dry.
- Add water to a large stockpot, filling half full; stir in maple syrup, bourbon, and pickling spice. Add turkey and, if needed, additional water to cover. Cover and chill turkey 2 days.
- Soak hickory wood chunks in fresh water at least 30 minutes. Prepare charcoal fire in smoker; let fire burn 20 to 30 minutes.
- Remove turkey from water, discarding water mixture; pat dry. Cut carrot and celery in half crosswise. Stuff cavity with carrot, celery, and onion. Pierce lemon with a fork; place in neck cavity.
- Combine salt and pepper; rub mixture over turkey. Fold wings under, and tie legs together with string, if desired.
- Drain wood chunks, and place on coals. Place water pan in smoker, and add water to depth of fill line. Place turkey in center of lower food rack; cover with smoker lid.
- Cook 6 hours or until a meat thermometer inserted into thickest portion of turkey thigh registers 180°, adding additional water, charcoal, and wood chunks as needed. Remove from smoker, and let stand 15 minutes before slicing. Garnish, if desired.
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Mr Mamun
[email protected]I made this turkey for Christmas dinner and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the flavor and it was so moist and juicy. I will definitely be making this again next year.
Mithun Majhi
[email protected]This turkey was a little too dry for my taste, but the flavor was still good. I think next time I'll cook it for a shorter amount of time.
Evans KE
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the turkey turned out perfectly. The hickory smoke flavor was subtle but noticeable, and the bourbon glaze was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.
Likhonislam Rifat
[email protected]This was the best turkey I've ever had! The hickory smoke flavor was perfect and the bourbon glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again for Thanksgiving.
B Mehmeti
[email protected]I made this turkey for Thanksgiving and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the flavor and it was so moist and juicy. I will definitely be making this again next year.
Rockie Burden
[email protected]This turkey was a little too smoky for my taste, but the flavor was still good. I think next time I'll use less hickory chips.
Sophia Wright
[email protected]I've made this turkey twice now and it's always a hit! The flavor is incredible and it's so easy to make. I highly recommend this recipe.
Mamsy Marota
[email protected]This turkey was amazing! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The hickory smoke flavor was subtle but noticeable, and the bourbon glaze was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.
MD Rahul MD Rahul
[email protected]I made this turkey for Christmas dinner and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the flavor and it was so moist and juicy. I will definitely be making this again next year.
Javeed Malik
[email protected]This turkey was a little too dry for my taste, but the flavor was still good. I think next time I'll cook it for a shorter amount of time.
Aisha Baby
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the turkey turned out perfectly. The hickory smoke flavor was subtle but noticeable, and the bourbon glaze was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.
Rana Touseeq
[email protected]This was the best turkey I've ever had! The hickory smoke flavor was perfect and the bourbon glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again for Thanksgiving.
Gulfam Jatoi
[email protected]I made this turkey for Thanksgiving and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the flavor and it was so moist and juicy. I will definitely be making this again next year.
Elginay Fisher
[email protected]This turkey was a little too smoky for my taste, but the flavor was still good. I think next time I'll use less hickory chips.
MayceighLux Starling
[email protected]I've made this turkey twice now and it's always a hit! The flavor is incredible and it's so easy to make. I highly recommend this recipe.
Shahzaib Siddique
[email protected]This turkey was amazing! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The hickory smoke flavor was subtle but noticeable, and the bourbon glaze was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.
Nassolo Farida
[email protected]I made this turkey for Christmas dinner and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the flavor and it was so moist and juicy. I will definitely be making this again next year.
Neloy Paul
[email protected]This turkey was absolutely delicious! The hickory smoke flavor was perfect, and the bourbon glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again for Thanksgiving.