Smoked Turkey
This Smoked Turkey Recipe is a whole turkey coated in a homemade spice rub and slow smoked using a smoker or grill. The end result is nothing short of delicious juicy perfection.
Servings: 8
Calories: 95kcal
Ingredients
- ½ pound apple wood chips
- 1 whole thawed turkey 10-13 pounds
- 1 onion quartered
- 1 orange quartered
- 1 ½ cups apple cider
- 2 Tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 Tablespoons smoked paprika
- 2 Tablespoons kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon crushed rosemary
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- ½ teaspoon rubbed sage
Instructions
- Preheat your smoker or grill to 325°F. Place the wood chips in a bowl of water to soak.
- Rinse the turkey with cold water and pat the turkey dry with paper towels.
- Remove the turkey giblet and neck from the cavity of the turkey. Stuff the hole with the onion and orange pieces.
- Whisk together the brown sugar, paprika, salt, garlic powder, rosemary, onion powder, thyme, and sage in a small mixing bowl.
- Place the turkey into an aluminum pan and rub the spice mixture over the turkey. Fill the pan with the apple juice.
- Add the smoke chips to the smoker or grill and place the pan with the turkey in.
- Cook the turkey to an internal temperature of 165°F—about 20 minutes per pound for turkeys.
- Remove the turkey from the heat and cover it with foil. Allow it to rest for 15-20 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- If you'd rather cook at a lower slower temperature, I suggest 225ºF -or 30 minutes per pound.
- You could substitute applewood pellets for cherry or hickory if you'd like.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 95kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 971mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 12g