Traeger Smoked 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.
Prep Time
15 Min
Cook Time
4 Hr
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This recipe serves:
8
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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:
8
Activating this element will cause content on the page to be updated.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 Traeger smoked 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
6
Let rest for 10-15 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
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