Combine the bbq turkey breast rub in a small jar and shake until well combined, breaking up any sugar clumps.

Smoked turkey que. Web smoking the turkey. Why do we eat turkey on thanksgiving? Preheat your smoker to 225℉ (107℃).

Loosen turkey skin over breast and legs; I used cherry and oak for this recipe. Get your smoker ready 2.

For reference, we used the traeger 780 series with apple and maple wood pellets.; Web wood chips are what adds the smoky flavor to the turkey, soaking them in water keeps them burning longer and creates more smoke, and wrapping the wood chips in foil helps prolong the smoke exposure even more — all of which dramatically increase the flavor of the turkey. Season with salt and pepper, including inside the cavity.

Set the temperature to 225°f. This post may contain affiliate sales links. How long to smoke a turkey?

Prepare your grill for indirect grilling on medium heat (about 325 f/165 c). Whole smoked turkey temperature what do. Place the turkey directly on the grill grates, breast side up.

Place the turkey in that pan and tuck the wings under the body. Use any container that will fit the breasts and the brine. Web transfer the turkey to the refrigerator to chill for at least 1 hour.