5.0 from 9 votes
Smoked Turkey with Garlic and Bacon
You've never had a turkey like this! Fire up the smoker and make this Smoked Turkey with Garlic and Bacon. It's so juicy and has amazing flavor!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
8 hrs
Resting Time
10 mins
Servings: 15
Calories: 488 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 15 pound whole turkey (completely thawed or fresh)
- 1 white onion (peeled and quartered)
- 2 carrots (peeled and coarsely chopped)
- 4 prigs fresh parsley
- 3 fresh sage leaves
- 1 head garlic (peeled and separated)
- 4-6 strips of bacon
Instructions
- Remove the giblets and neck from the turkey. Pat the turkey dry and place it in a pan that will fit in the slow cooker.
- Stuff the cavity with the onion, carrots, parsley, sage and garlic.
- Lay the strips of bacon over the outside of the turkey breast.
- Load the smoker with hickory chips or pellets. Any fruit flavored wood such as cherry or apple would be good also.
- Prepare the smoker and heat to 225 degrees Fahrenheit. Place the turkey in the smoked and baste every 1-2 hours with turkey juices from the pan.
- 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 at least 165 degrees Fahrenheit. We like our turkey closer to 170-175º Fahrenheit.
- Remove the turkey from the smoker and allow it to sit, still covered with foil, for 10 minutes before slicing.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
488kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
71g
(142%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
236mg
(79%)
Sodium
406mg
(17%)
Potassium
777mg
(22%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
1562IU
(31%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
43mg
(4%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 15Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 488
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 488kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 71g | 142% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 236mg | 79% |
| Sodium | 406mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 777mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1562IU | 31% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 4% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.