Step

• Step 1

  The day before, brine the turkey according to the Traeger Turkey Brine Kit package directions. Remove from brine, rinse and pat dry.

  Ingredients

  • 1  (18-20 lb) turkey

  • 1  Traeger Orange Brine and Turkey Rub Kit

• Step 2

  Season the inside cavity with 2 tablespoons Traeger Pork & Poultry Rub reserving the rest for the exterior.

  Ingredients

  • 1/2 Cup Traeger Pork & Poultry Rub

• Step 3

  Prepare the turkey by separating the skin from the breast creating a pocket to stuff the softened butter in. Cover the entire breast with 1/4 inch thickness of butter.

  Ingredients

  • 1/2 Pound butter, softened

• Step 4

  Season the exterior of the bird with remaining rub.

• Step 5

  Transfer to the fridge and let chill for at least 1 hour.

  225 ˚F / 107 ˚C

• Step 6

  Remove from the fridge and truss the legs and tuck the wing tips back around the bird.

• Step 7

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

  00:15

  225 ˚F / 107 ˚C

• Step 8

  Place the turkey in a roasting pan and place directly on the grill grate. Cook until the internal temperature reaches 100-110℉.

  110 ˚F / 43 ˚C

• Step 9

  Increase the temperature on the grill to 350℉ and continue to cook until an instant read thermometer registers 160℉ when inserted in the thickest part of the breast (check every 30 minutes after grill temperature is increased), about 3 to 4 hours total cook time. Turkey will continue to cook once taken off grill to reach a final temperature of 165℉ in the breast.

  350 ˚F / 177 ˚C

  160 ˚F / 71 ˚C

• Step 10

  Remove the bird from the grill and let rest for at least 30 minutes before carving. Enjoy!