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Shawn Hill

Smoked Turkey (The Easy Way)

Want to smoke a turkey but worried about all the work? We've got the easy method for you right here!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours 30 minutes
Additional Time 2 minutes
Total Time 7 hours 42 minutes
Course: Recipes
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 15- pound turkey
  • 1 whole apple quartered
  • 1 whole lemon quartered
  • 1 whole onion quartered
  • 1 tbsp of garlic minced
  • 4 tbsp of melted butter
  • 4-6 sprigs of fresh rosemary
  • 4-6 sprigs of fresh thyme
  • 2 tbsp of salt if brining
  • 2 cups of apple juice if brining
  • Several cups of room temperature water if brining
  • A few chunks of hickory or pecan wood

Method
 

  1. Thaw the turkey a few days before (it takes 24 hours for every 4lbs of turkey)
  2. Brine the turkey overnight in salt water.
  3. Preheat your smoker to 225°F.
  4. Drain the turkey and stuff it with seasoning and fruit. Rub melted butter and garlic on the exterior of the turkey.
  5. Smoke uncovered for 30 minutes.
  6. Cover the turkey and smoke until it reaches an internal temp of 165°F (about 7 hours)
  7. Rest the turkey for 15 minutes, then carve and serve!