Step

• Step 1

  Mix Orange Brine seasoning (from Traeger Orange Brine & Turkey Rub Kit) with one quart of water. Boil for 5 minutes. Remove from heat, add 3 quarts of cold water and bourbon. Refrigerate until completely cooled.

  Ingredients

  • 1  Traeger Orange Brine and Turkey Rub Kit

  • 4 Quart water

  • 1 Cup bourbon

• Step 2

  Place turkey breast side down in a large container. Pour cooled brine mix over bird. Add cold water until bird is submerged. Refrigerate for 24 hours.

  Ingredients

  • 1  (12-14 lb) turkey, fresh or thawed

• Step 3

  Remove turkey and discard brine. Blot turkey dry with paper towels.

• Step 4

  Combine butter and Grand Marnier and coat outside of turkey. Season outside of turkey with Traeger Turkey Rub (from Orange Brine & Turkey Rub Kit).

  Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon butter, melted

  • 1 Tablespoon Grand Mariner or other orange-flavored liquor

• Step 5

  When ready to cook, set Traeger temperature to 225˚F and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes. For optimal flavor, use Super Smoke if available.

  225 ˚F / 107 ˚C

  Super Smoke

• Step 6

  Smoke turkey, breast up, for 2 hours.

  02:00

  225 ˚F / 107 ˚C

  Super Smoke

• Step 7

  Increase grill temperature to 350˚F and roast turkey until the internal temperature of the thickest part of the thigh reaches 165F, 2 to 3 hours, depending on size of turkey.

  350 ˚F / 177 ˚C

  165 ˚F / 74 ˚C

• Step 8

  Let rest 20 to 30 minutes before serving. Enjoy!