Smoked Turkey Rub

Name: Smoked Turkey Rub
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 6 h 5 min
Yield: 13 serving
Ingredients: 13 pound whole turkey; 3 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 tablespoon kosher salt; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 2 teaspoons dried sage; 2 teaspoons dry ground mustard powder; 2 teaspoons smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon ground coriander

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Prep Time
5 mins
Additional Time
6 hrs
Total Time
6 hrs 5 mins
Servings
13
Calories
466 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Smoked Turkey Rub

Joshua Guerrero

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Free up the oven and smoked a turkey on the grill! Everything you need to know about smoking a turkey plus a savory smoked turkey rub recipe.

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Ingredients

Servings

13 pound whole turkey (thawed)
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons dried sage
2 teaspoons dry ground mustard powder
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon ground coriander

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Instructions

Wash the turkey, remove the giblets and neck, then pat the turkey dry.13 pound whole turkey
Stir together all of the dried spices in a small bowl. Pat the spices all over the skin of the turkey. 3 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 tablespoon kosher salt, 2 teaspoons ground cumin, 2 teaspoons dried oregano, 2 teaspoons dried sage, 2 teaspoons dry ground mustard powder, 2 teaspoons smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 teaspoon ground coriander
Cover the turkey with plastic wrap and allow it to sit for 30 minutes while the smoker comes to temperature.
**Follow the manufacturer's instructions for preheating your smoker. See the above instructions for a Traeger grill. **
Set the smoker temperature to 250º Fahrenheit. Remove the plastic wrap. Place the turkey in a foil pan and place it on the grill.
Close the grill lid and allow the turkey to cook for 30 minutes per pound. Use a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh (making sure it is not touching bone) to read the internal temperature. The turkey is done when the temperature reaches 165º Fahrenheit.
Remove the turkey from the smoker and allow it to rest for 15 minutes before slicing.
**If you'd like, you can baste the turkey a few times during cooking with the juices, or brush it with oil or melted butter.

Notes

Other herbs that you might like to add are: garlic powder, cayenne pepper, onion powder, black pepper, parsley or rosemary.
The calories for this recipe are auto-calculated and include dividing the whole turkey into 12 parts. It's likely that there will be less calories, and you can definitely lower the calories by not eating the skin.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 466kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 69g (138%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 231mg (77%) Sodium 898mg (37%) Potassium 737mg (21%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 335IU (7%) Calcium 42mg (4%) Iron 3.2mg (18%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 13Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 466 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	466kcal	23%
Carbohydrates	3g	1%
Protein	69g	138%
Fat	18g	28%
Saturated Fat	4g	20%
Cholesterol	231mg	77%
Sodium	898mg	37%
Potassium	737mg	16%
Sugar	2g	4%
Vitamin A	335IU	7%
Calcium	42mg	4%
Iron	3.2mg	18%