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Thanksgiving Smoked Turkey
This is a wonderful smoked turkey recipe to take your Thanksgiving to the next level!
It is a simple and delicious turkey recipe that delivers a perfectly brined and smoked bird for your Thanksgiving feast.
Thanksgiving Smoked Turkey
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Category
Dinner
Servings
8-12
Prep Time
24 hours
Cook Time
8 hours
This is a wonderful smoked turkey recipe to take your Thanksgiving to the next level!
It is a simple and delicious turkey recipe that delivers a perfectly brined and smoked bird for your Thanksgiving feast.
Ingredients
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Pit Boss Turkey Bucket Kit
16-18 lb Turkey (Preferably fresh)
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 each – Whole apple, pears, and oranges
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Pit Boss Chicken & Poultry Rub
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Pit Boss Competition Blend Hardwood Pellets
Or
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Pit Boss Trophy Blend Harwood Pellets
Wood Pellet Recommendation
Directions
Rinse the turkey inside and outside with cold water and dry the turkey with a paper towel. Prepare as directed in your Turkey Bucket Kit instructions, and brine as instructed.
Once brining is complete, heat your Pit Boss Grill to 225 degrees.
Coat the turkey skin with olive oil, and make sure to get underneath the bird. Shake in a little extra Chicken & Poultry Rub.
Cut the apples, pears, and citrus into quarters and place inside the turkey cavity.
Use a shallow pan or drip tray and place the turkey onto the pan. The tray will catch the drippings for making gravy once the turkey is finished.
Next place the turkey onto your preheated grill. Place the temperature probe in the thickest portion of the breast, being careful to keep the probe away from any bones.
Cook time at 225 is 30 minutes per pound, or when the temperature internally reaches 165 degrees.
At 165, remove the turkey from the grill and allow to rest for 20 minutes before slicing.
Enjoy!
Recipe Note:
You can cook faster at 250 degrees, allowing about 22 minutes per pound cooking time.