Traditional Smoked Thanksgiving Turkey
We threw a bird on the smoker & the results were AMAZING! Next time that holiday rolls around & you don't want the tired, dry Turkey – give this a shot.
Equipment
- Traeger Timberline
- Traeger Apple Hardwood Pellets
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 whole Turkey 18-20 lbs
- 1/2 LB Butter Softened
- 8 Sprigs Thyme
- 6 Cloves Garlic Minced
- 1 Sprig Rosemary Rough Chop
- 1 TBSP Cracked Black Pepper
- 1/2 TBSP Kosher Salt
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine butter with the minced garlic, thyme leaves, chopped rosemary, black pepper and kosher salt.
- Prepare 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.
- Season the whole turkey with kosher salt and black pepper. As an option, you can also stuff the turkey cavity with Traditional Stuffing.
- When ready to cook, set the temperature to 300°F and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.
- Place turkey on the grill and roast 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.
- Turkey will continue to cook once taken off grill to reach a final temperature of 165°F in the breast.
- Let rest for 10-15 minutes before carving. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Traditional Smoked Thanksgiving Turkey
Amount per Serving
Calories
125
% Daily Value*
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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NOTE: This recipe has been modified slightly from the original recipe found on Traeger’s website.
