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Smoked Turkey Recipe

This smoked turkey recipe is a whole turkey that’s coated in homemade spice rub then slow smoked to tender and juicy perfection. A super easy and impressive holiday main course that won’t take up any oven space!

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Servings: 12
Prep. Time: 10 min mins
Cook Time: 6 hours mins
Oven Temp.: 250 F 		 
This smoked turkey recipe is a whole turkey that’s coated in homemade spice rub then slow smoked to tender and juicy perfection. A super easy and impressive holiday main course that won’t take up any oven space!
Ingredients
1 recipe turkey brine optional, if you choose to brine your turkey, you can skip the chicken broth basting
12 lb whole turkey giblets and neck removed
1/2 cup BBQ rub
1 onion quartered
1 lemon quartered
4 sprigs fresh herbs such as thyme, rosemary or parsley
3 cups chicken broth use if not brining your turkey
fresh herbs for garnish
cooking spray
Directions
  1. Prepare the brine according to recipe directions if you decide to brine your turkey. Let the turkey soak in the brine for 18-24 hours before cooking.
  2. Preheat the smoker to 250 degrees F. Load the smoker with apple wood.
  3. Coat a large disposable aluminum pan with cooking spray. Place the turkey in the pan and tuck the wings under the body.
  4. Stuff the cavity of the turkey with the onion, lemon and herbs, then use kitchen twine to tie the legs together.
  5. Sprinkle the BBQ rub all over the surface of the turkey.
  6. Place the turkey in the smoker. Cook for 5-6 hours, basting with chicken broth every 30-45 minutes, until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh registers 165 degrees F. If you brine your turkey, you don't need to baste it. Refill the wood chips as needed.
  7. If the turkey starts to get too dark, cover it with foil.
  8. Let the turkey rest for 10-15 minutes then transfer to a serving plate. Garnish with herbs if desired, then serve.

Submitted by: cmelhorn

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