Mix up your Thanksgiving Dinner Recipe this year by serving a smoked turkey recipe. This smoked turkey is coated in a homemade BBQ Rub and smoked low and slow, to create a perfectly seasoned crust to compliment the juicy interior. Show
Smoke a turkey and leave your oven open for all the other Thanksgiving recipes you have on tap this year! Other turkey recipes to check out: Smoked Turkey Legs and Instant Pot Turkey. Or switch is up and make Smoked Rack of Lamb, smoked beef tenderloin, Smoked London Broil or smoked prime rib. How To Smoke A TurkeySmoking a whole turkey is easy when using the best smoked turkey recipe! This turkey recipe can be made on any grill. Smoking a turkey on an electric smoker works great, as does as gas grill, electric smoker or manual smoker. We provide instructions for all methods. Just make sure you have the supplies called out below.
Grilled Turkey TemperatureThe goal is to keep the ambient temperature as close to 225 degrees F as possible. If you’re opting to use a manual smoker or gas grill, aim to keep it between 225 – 250 degrees F. No matter what method you use, make sure the smoke coming off the grill is thin and has a light blue tint. Turkey Smoking Recipe Supplies:
What Is the Best Smoker For Smoking Turkey?As mentioned above, they all work great. Each has its own benefits. Just remember the most important thing is to create indirect heat and maintain the temperature.
How Long To Smoke A Turkey?A great guideline is 30 minutes per pound at 225 degrees F. A 10 pound turkey should take about five hours. If you’re smoking it at 250 degrees F, it will take about 25 minutes per pound. This recipe maxes out the bird size as 15 pounds because it will take way too long to get out of the food safety danger zone (40-140 degrees F). At that point bacteria can set in and spoil the turkey. Shoot for the turkey finishing about 30 minutes prior to when you want to serve it. You’d rather have it done a bit early, and cover with foil then have the other food waiting for the turkey to be done. What Do You Stuff A Turkey With?We don’t stuff anything in the big beast. We don’t notice the VERY slight flavor it may impart after smoking. If you must, feel free to add some aromatics like rosemary and thyme or even garlic and onions. Just don’t stuff it full as you need space for the air to circulate. Feel free to brine it prior if that’s your thing (we use this turkey brine recipe). Don’t try and make stuffing in the cavity and it won’t be finished cooking when the turkey is ready to be pulled. What Type Of Wood Is Best For Smoking Turkey?What’s the Best Wood To Smoke Turkey? Depends what you’re going for. Cherry wood and apple wood are great options. We enjoy Pecan when smoking poultry, but maple imparts a great sweet flavor as well. If you prefer a stronger smoke flavor for your Thanksgiving Smoked Turkey, opt for hickory. Whole Smoked Turkey TemperatureThe thickest part of the leg should register 165 degrees F on a digital thermometer. Take the temp on both sides of the birds (unless you’re using a rotisserie). You’ll use the lowest temperature as the temperature. We typically start measuring the temp about an hour before it’s suppose to be done, to avoid overcooking. Each bird has a unique shape and size so this helps overcome these oddities. What Do You Baste A Turkey With?We make a batch of our Instant Pot Bone Broth and spritz the bird every hour or so. You can use store bought turkey or chicken broth if you don’t want to make a homemade broth. Grab a Substitute for beef broth or chicken broth substitute if you need to. Skip basting if you brined the turkey. Make sure to order a cheap water bottle if you don’t have one on hand for basting. How Much Turkey Per Person?Calculate about 1.5 pounds of turkey per person. Why so much? Much of that weight it bones, etc. that isn’t edible. Turkey DrippingsTurkey drippings are the BEST addition to turkey gravy or au jus. Just make sure to fill the dripping pan with a few cups of water as it cooks. You’ll have to re-fill it every time the water starts to get low. Thanksgiving Side Dish RecipesRoasted Brussel Sprouts with Balsamic Glaze Have fun making this Smoked Turkey for Thanksgiving! Make a side dish of smoked asparagus while you’re at it. Mix it up this holiday season by serving a smoked turkey. This juicy smoked turkey is coated in garlic and herbs, and smoked low and slow, to create a perfectly seasoned crisp crust to compliment the buttery interior. Optional step is to pick one of four Smoked Turkey Brine recipes. It's as easy to make as our Smoked Turkey Breast. Serve it with a side of smoked mac and cheese. Prep Time15 mins Cook Time5 hrs Total Time5 hrs 15 mins Course: Main Course Cuisine: American Keyword: Christmas Dinner, Holiday Dinner, Smoked Meat, Smoked Recipes, Thanksgiving Dinner, Turkey Recipe Servings: 12 People Calories: 407kcal Cost: $35
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Note 1 - Reserve the giblets and neck to make turkey gravy. Note 2 - You can use butter, but oil creates a crispier skin. Note 3 - Replace with any homemade or store bought spice mix you like. Note 4 - If you don't want to make homemade broth, we get it!! Snag some store bought turkey or chicken broth instead. Note 5 - The nutrition facts stated, do not include any bone broth you may spritz on the bird. Serving: 1Slice | Calories: 407kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 60g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 193mg | Sodium: 357mg | Potassium: 601mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 150IU | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 2mg How long does it take to smoke a turkey in a barrel smoker?Hang the turkey(s) in the center of the Pit Barrel® so that the T-bar straddles the center of the rods, and secure the lid. Note: depending on the size of the turkey, you may have to lower the turkey(s) into the cooker before inserting the second rod. Cook approximately 3.5-7 hours, depending on size of the bird.
How long does it take to smoke a whole turkey on the grill?How Long To Smoke A Turkey? A great guideline is 30 minutes per pound at 225 degrees F. A 10 pound turkey should take about five hours. If you're smoking it at 250 degrees F, it will take about 25 minutes per pound.
How long does it take to smoke a 15 pound turkey in a propane smoker?Cooking time I used the 30 minute per pound rule at 225. So the 15lb turkey was as 165 after 7.5 hours of smoking. But we like our turkey at 185, so I cooked it at 350 with foil cover off for an extra hour to get the temp and a dark brown color on the bird.
How long does it take to smoke a turkey at 225 degrees?Low & Slow Smoked Turkey - Smoke your turkey at the low temperature of 225 degrees F for approximately 6-8 hours for a 22 pound turkey. Remove turkey from the brine and pat dry with paper towels (this is an important step, don't skip it).
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