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Smoked Turkey Rub

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. 

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

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

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  1. Wash the turkey, remove the giblets and neck, then pat the turkey dry.13 pound whole turkey
  2. 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
  3. Cover the turkey with plastic wrap and allow it to sit for 30 minutes while the smoker comes to temperature.
  4. **Follow the manufacturer's instructions for preheating your smoker. See the above instructions for a Traeger grill. **
  5. Set the smoker temperature to 250º Fahrenheit. Remove the plastic wrap. Place the turkey in a foil pan and place it on the grill.
  6. 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.
  7. Remove the turkey from the smoker and allow it to rest for 15 minutes before slicing.
  8. **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

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

% 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%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.