How to Smoke a Turkey
Learn how to smoke a turkey in a vertical smoker. This makes the most delicious, juicy turkey you've ever had!!
Servings: 1
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Ingredients
- 18-20 pound turkey
- 4 Tbsp butter
- 2 Tbsp dry rub
- 1 bag briquettes
- 1 bag wood chips
Instructions
- Prepare the turkey in brine overnight.
- Drain the brine and pat the turkey dry. Coat the skin with butter and seasoning of choice. We like to use a chipotle dry rub. Tie the wings to the body of the bird if needed.
- Light the smoker with briquettes and a handful (about 1/2 cup) of wood chips. Keep the briquettes and wood chips stocked and lit throughout the smoking process.
- Place the turkey in the lit smoker. We use a DIY turkey stand in this vertical smoker. It's important to allow the smoke to circulate around the entire bird.
- Smoke the turkey for 8 -12 hours at 225 degrees or until the internal temperature reaches 170 degrees fahrenheit with a probe thermometer.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 1785kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 259g | Fat: 74g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 46g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1001mg | Sodium: 1000mg