Name: Smoked Turkey
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 6 to 7½ hours
Yield: 8 to 10 servings
Ingredients: 1 (12 to 15 lb.) turkey, fresh or defrosted if frozen; 12 to 15 tsp. choice of seasoning (about 1 tsp. per pound meat); Staff favorites for seasoning smoked turkey include:; Try it with one of our Small Batch BBQ Sauces:

Directions

Step 1 If brining, prepare brine using Brining Spice instructions and brine turkey for 1 hour per pound in the refrigerator.

Step 2 Pat turkey dry and coat with 'Cue Glue if using. Sprinkle all sides with Salt & Pepper Tableside Seasoning then choice of seasoning.

Step 3 Prepare smoker with wood of choice and heat to a temperature of 225 to 250 degrees. Place turkey in the smoker, breast side up, and smoke until the internal temperature of the thickest part of the breast reaches 165 degrees and the thighs reach 170 to 175 degrees; about 30 min. per pound, or 6 to 7½ hours for a 12 to 15 lb. turkey.

Step 4 Tip: For crispier skin, smoke at 275 to 325 degrees instead; the turkey will cook faster, in about 15 to 20 min. per pound, so start checking the temperature early.

Step 5 Remove turkey from smoker and let rest for 30 min. before carving.

Recipe Notes

*For juicier turkey, brine the whole turkey for 1 hour per pound before smoking it; use our Brining Spice and follow our guide to how to brine a turkey. Savory's 'Cue Glue helps BBQ seasoning stick better to smoked and grilled proteins and seal in flavor. When preparing and cooking a turkey, be sure to follow proper food safety and handling guidelines.