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Smoked Turkey

Smoked Turkey

Cost $20, save $45

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 360 Min
  • 18 Servings
  • $20

INGREDIENTS

  • Poultry

    • 1 (12 pound) whole turkey, neck and giblets removed

  • Fuel and Smoking

    • 1 (20 pound) bag high quality charcoal briquettes
    • hickory chips or chunks

STEPS

1

Place the charcoal into the bottom pan of the smoker. Light the coals and wait for the temperature of the smoker to come to 240 degrees F (115 degrees C). Lightly oil grate.

2

Rinse turkey under cold water, and pat dry. Place hickory chips into a pan with water to cover.

3

Place turkey onto the prepared grate. Add 2 handfuls damp chips at start of cooking, then a handful every couple of hours during the cooking process. Leave the lid on - DO NOT keep looking at the turkey, or you will let the heat out! Continue smoking until the internal temperature of the turkey reaches 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), or keep going until the coals die out.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

447

Calories

  • 60
    Protein
  • 0
    Carbs
  • 21
    Fats

💡 Use high-quality charcoal to ensure steady and long-lasting heat for smoking.Soak hickory chips in water to prevent them from burning too quickly during smoking.Avoid opening the smoker frequently, as this might lead to uneven cooking and loss of heat.