Traeger Smoked Turkey

Name: Traeger Smoked Turkey
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 4 h
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; 1 (12 lb) whole turkey

By Traeger Kitchen

With a crispy outside and a juicy inside, the Traeger smoked turkey calls for simple spices and primal wood-fired flavor. Garlic, butter, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper combine to create an herbal rub to maximize flavor while you smoke the meat for 3-4 hours. Make sure to get an early start to begin smoking your Thanksgiving Turkey.

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Prep Time

15 Min

Cook Time

4 Hr

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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
1	(12 lb) whole turkey

This recipe serves:

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Units of Measurement:

main

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
1	(12 lb) whole turkey

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1
Set the grill temperature to 300°F and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.
2
In a small bowl, combine softened butter with minced garlic, thyme leaves, chopped rosemary, black pepper and kosher salt.
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.
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°F and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.
5
Place turkey on the grill and smoke for 3-4 hours. Check the internal temperature, the desired temperature is 175°F in the thigh next to the bone, and 160°F in the breast. Traeger smoked turkey will continue to cook once taken off grill to reach a final temperature of 165°F in the breast.
300 ˚F / 149 ˚C
160 ˚F / 71 ˚C
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Let rest for 10-15 minutes before serving. Enjoy!