Uncover the turkey after 5 hours and increase the heat to 250ºf and smoke for an additional 1 hour or until the internal temperature of the thickest part of the turkey (the breast) reaches 165ºf.
Smoked turkey flavor. Apple juice, white wine, or chicken broth. No thanksgiving is complete without a turkey! Web this easy smoked turkey recipe is incredibly flavorful, juicy and so moist!
The turkey cooks moist, tender and full of flavor. Place turkey onto the prepared grate. Cherry wood and apple wood are great options.
Start with a simple brine and fresh herbs to make each bite burst with flavor! Coat a large disposable aluminum pan with cooking spray. Learn how to make the best whole smoked turkey recipe that you are going to want to make year after year!
Get my easy grilling cookbook bundle for 75% off. To make the brine for your smoked turkey, combine the brine ingredients (minus the ice water) in a large kettle and bring it to a boil. Web place the charcoal into the bottom pan of the smoker.
Smoke the turkey at 225ºf for 5 hours, basting the turkey every 1.5 to 2 hours with the basting liquid. Pat the turkey dry, rub the dry brine all over the bird, including in the cavity, then refrigerate for 24 to 48 hours. Depends what you’re going for.
Add 2 handfuls damp chips at start of. Transfer to a disposable roasting pan. Stuff the cavity of the turkey with the onion, lemon and herbs, then use kitchen twine to tie the legs together.