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Traditional Smoked Thanksgiving Turkey

Traditional Smoked Thanksgiving Turkey

By Traeger Kitchen

The best Thanksgiving turkey recipe calls for simple spices & primal wood-fired flavor. Traeger is your recipe for success.

Prep Time

15 Minutes

Cook Time

4 Hours

Pellets

Cherry
Yields: 8 Servings

Ingredients

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1/2 Poundbutter
6 Clovegarlic, minced
8 Sprigfresh thyme
1 Sprigfresh rosemary
1 Tablespooncracked black pepper
1/2 Tablespoonkosher salt
20 PoundTurkey, Whole Birds (18-20 lbs)
Units of measurement:

Step

  • Step 1

    Set the grill temperature to 300℉ and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.

  • Step 2

    In a small bowl, combine softened butter with minced garlic, thyme leaves, chopped rosemary, black pepper and kosher salt.

    Ingredients
    • 1/2 Pound butter

    • 6 Clove garlic, minced

    • 8 Sprig fresh thyme

    • 1 Sprig fresh rosemary

    • 1 Tablespoon cracked black pepper

    • 1/2 Tablespoon kosher salt

  • Step 3

    Prep the turkey by separating the skin from the breast creating a pocket to stuff the butter-herb mixture in. Cover the entire breast with 1/4" thickness of butter mixture.

    Ingredients
    • 20 Pound Turkey, Whole Birds (18-20 lbs)

  • Step 4

    Season the whole turkey with kosher salt and black pepper. Optional: Stuff turkey cavity with Traditional Stuffing recipe. When ready to cook, set the grill temperature to 300℉ and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.

  • Step 5

    Place turkey on the grill and smoke for 3-4 hours. Check the internal temperature, the desired temperature is 175℉ in the thigh next to the bone, and 160℉ in the breast. Turkey will continue to cook once taken off grill to reach a final temperature of 165℉ in the breast.

    300 ˚F / 149 ˚C

    160 ˚F / 71 ˚C

  • Step 6

    Let rest for 10-15 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

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