Description
This smoked turkey recipe is perfect for Thanksgiving or any other special occasion. This smoked turkey is tender and delicious, and it tastes like it was bought from a high-end restaurant. You can rest assured that this smoked turkey recipe is easy to make and guaranteed to impress your guests.
Ingredients
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- 10–12 lb Turkey (neck and giblets removed)
- 1/2 cup barbecue rub
- 1 orange quartered
- 1 lemon quartered
- 4 cloves whole garlic with skin removed
- 1 onion quartered
- 3 cups low sodium chicken broth (for basting)
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary (stems removed)
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme (stems removed)
- 2 sprigs parsley (roughly chopped)
- 2 leaves fresh sage (roughly chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat your smoker to 300 degrees F. Put wood chips of choice in the smoker box.
- Use cooking spray to coat an aluminum pan. Put the bird in the pan, with the wings tucked.
- Stuff the turkey with herbs, orange, lemon, garlic, and onion, then tie the bird’s legs together with the butcher's twine.
- Use your favorite BBQ rub to coat the body of the bird with seasoning.
- Place the bird in the smoker and cook for 6 to 7 hours. Baste with broth every 30 minutes until a meat thermometer stuck into the thickest section of the thighs reaches 165 degrees F, refilling the wood chips if necessary. If the bird starts to get dark, tent with aluminum foil.
- Remove from the smoker and let it rest for 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer to the cutting board and carve. Serve with your favorite side dishes and dig in!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 463