HONEY BRINED SMOKED TURKEY
Recipe courtesy Alton Brown, 2004 See this recipe on air Tuesday Nov. 13 at 12:00 AM ET/PT. Show: Food Network Specials Episode: All Star Thanksgiving
Provided by Punkinfaery
Categories Whole Turkey
Time 4h15m
Yield 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine the hot water and the salt in a 54-quart cooler. Stir until the salt dissolves. Stir in the vegetable broth and the honey. Add the ice and stir. Place the turkey in the brine, breast side up, and cover with cooler lid. Brine overnight, up to 12 hours.
- Remove the turkey from the brine and dry thoroughly. Rub the bird thoroughly with the vegetable oil.
- Heat the grill to 400 degrees F.
- Using a double thickness of heavy-duty aluminum foil, build a smoke bomb. Place a cup of hickory wood chips in the center of the foil and gather up the edges, making a small pouch. Leave the pouch open at the top. Set this directly on the charcoal or on the metal bar over the gas flame. Set the turkey over indirect heat, insert a probe thermometer into the thickest part of the breast meat, and set the alarm for 160 degrees F. Close the lid and cook for 1 hour.
- After 1 hour check the bird; if the skin is golden brown, cover with aluminum foil and continue cooking. Also, after 1 hour, replace wood chips with second cup.
- Once the bird reaches 160 degrees F, remove from grill, cover with aluminum foil, and allow to rest for 1 hour. Carve and serve.
- Recipe Summary.
- Difficulty: Easy
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Inactive Prep Time: 13 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Yield: 10 to 12 servings.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 958.9, Fat 42.7, SaturatedFat 11.6, Cholesterol 338.6, Sodium 17943, Carbohydrate 37.4, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 37.3, Protein 101.8
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marvelous melvin
[email protected]This is my go-to turkey recipe now. It's always a hit with my family and friends.
Hatem Amer
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my turkey was perfect. I'm so glad I found this recipe!
Stella Wa Shafik
[email protected]My turkey turned out a little dry, but it was still tasty.
Rinko Sodle
[email protected]The honey brine really makes a difference. It gives the turkey a sweet and savory flavor that everyone loves.
Willam slocum
[email protected]I've tried this recipe twice now and I love it both times.
RoHuL AmIn Hazi A1S92
[email protected]This is a great recipe for beginners. It's easy to follow and the results are delicious.
Agbor Christiana
[email protected]I smoked the turkey for 12 hours and it was perfect. The meat was fall-off-the-bone tender and the skin was crispy.
Sephrine Masaranja
[email protected]Best turkey I've ever had!
Ayat Ashrafa
[email protected]I love the way the honey brine keeps the turkey moist. It's also really easy to make.
Georges Abi Azar
[email protected]This turkey was a big hit with my family! It was tender, juicy, and had a wonderful smoky flavor. I will definitely be making this again.