Easy Smoked Turkey Recipe

Name: Easy Smoked Turkey Recipe
Prep time: 8 h
Cook time: 6 h
Total time: 14 h 30 min
Yield: 8 Servings
Ingredients: Whole turkey 12-15 pounds; 4 tablespoons poultry rub; 1 cup kosher salt; 1 tablespoon whole peppercorns; 1 medium red onion; 3 bay leaves; 3 sprigs fresh rosemary; Bundle fresh thyme; 3 sprigs fresh sage; 1 lemon; 2 cups of water at room temperature; 6 cups water

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Prep Time
8 hrs
Cook Time
6 hrs
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time
14 hrs 30 mins
Servings
8 Servings
Calories
91 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Easy Smoked Turkey Recipe

Francis Bryant

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Moist and tender easy smoked turkey! Brining the turkey is optional as well as adding a dry rub! All options will give you a delicious main meal for your holiday menu. Check out the oven roasting directions if you want to cook your turkey the traditional method.

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Ingredients

Servings

Whole turkey 12-15 pounds
4 tablespoons poultry rub

Turkey Brine Ingredients (optional)

1 cup kosher salt
1 tablespoon whole peppercorns
1 medium red onion peeled and quartered
3 bay leaves
3 sprigs fresh rosemary
Bundle fresh thyme
3 sprigs fresh sage
1 lemon sliced
2 cups of water at room temperature
6 cups water chilled

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Instructions

Thaw turkey ahead of time if frozen. Remove any giblets or neck sections and set them aside for stock if desired.
Make the brine: Add the brining ingredients into a stock pot large enough to hold the turkey. Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a separate pot.
Add boiling water to the stock pot and whisk until the salt is dissolved.
Add the 6 cups of chilled water to the finished brining solution.
Add turkey to the stock pot with brining solution and place in the refrigerator for 8 to 24 hours.
After brining, remove the turkey from the solution, rinse it under cool water, lay it on a baking rack, and allow it to drain while the smoker comes up to temperature.
Preheat smoker to 225°F
Pat any remaining moisture from the skin of the turkey and generously season the turkey with your favorite poultry rub.
Place a dripping pan under the grill and place the turkey directly onto the grill grates and close the lid.
Smoke the turkey at 225°F, allowing 30 minutes of smoking time per pound of turkey. A 12 pound turkey will take up to 6 hours to cook.
Remove the turkey from the smoker and loosely tent it with aluminum foil. Let rest for 20-30 minutes. Carve and serve.

Notes

Poultry Rub Recipe
To Roast theTurkey in the Oven
Follow to step 8, then place prepared turkey on a shallow roasting pan with a rack. Tuck the wings in and roast at 325°F for 3 -3 1/2 hours or 30 minutes per pound of turkey. The internal temperature should reach 165°F. Remove from oven, and tent the turkey with foil. Let sit for 20-30 minutes before carving.
Add a light coat of oil or butter before adding the rub. This will help give the turkey a golden crispy skin.
1 Tablespoon paprika
1 Tablespoon garlic powder
1 Tablespoon onion powder
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 teaspoon salt

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1g Calories 91kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Cholesterol 46mg (15%) Sodium 7612mg (317%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 91 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1g
Calories	91kcal	5%
Carbohydrates	3g	1%
Protein	13g	26%
Fat	3g	5%
Saturated Fat	1g	5%
Polyunsaturated Fat	2g	12%
Cholesterol	46mg	15%
Sodium	7612mg	317%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	1g	2%