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Traditional Smoked Thanksgiving Turkey

Traditional Smoked Thanksgiving Turkey

By Cuisine Traeger

The best Thanksgiving turkey recipe calls for simple spices & primal wood-fired flavor. Traeger is your recipe for success.

Temps de Préparation

15 Minutes

Temps de Cuisson

4 Heures

Granulés

Cherry
Yields: 8 Servings

Ingrédients

main
1/2 PoundBeurre
6 Cloveail, haché
8 SprigThym frais
1 Sprigromarin frais
1 Tablespoonpoivre noir concassé
1/2 Tablespoonsel cachère
20 Pound(12 lb) whole turkey
Unités de mesure:
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How to Roast a Turkey | Traeger Staples

Étapes

  • Step 1

    Set the grill temperature to 300℉ and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.

  • Step 2

    In a small bowl, combine softened butter with minced garlic, thyme leaves, chopped rosemary, black pepper and kosher salt.

    Ingrédients
    • 1/2 Pound Beurre

    • 6 Clove ail, haché

    • 8 Sprig Thym frais

    • 1 Sprig romarin frais

    • 1 Tablespoon poivre noir concassé

    • 1/2 Tablespoon sel cachère

  • Step 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.

    Ingrédients
    • 20 Pound (12 lb) whole turkey

  • Step 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℉ and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.

  • Step 5

    Place turkey on the grill and smoke for 3-4 hours. Check the internal temperature, the desired temperature is 175℉ in the thigh next to the bone, and 160℉ in the breast. Turkey will continue to cook once taken off grill to reach a final temperature of 165℉ in the breast.

    300 ˚F / 149 ˚C

    160 ˚F / 71 ˚C

  • Step 6

    Let rest for 10-15 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

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