Smoked turkey
Smoked turkey is a tradition in many parts of the United States, especially the South. The practice of smoking meat dates back to the days when people used smokehouses to preserve meat for the winter months. Today, people smoke turkey for the flavor as well as the tradition.
Smoked turkey recipes vary depending on the region. In the South, the turkey is often brined before smoking, which adds flavor and keeps the meat moist. The bird is then placed in a smoker and cooked slowly over wood chips or charcoal.
Some people like to add spices to their smoked turkey, such as garlic, onions, or rosemary. Others prefer to keep it simple and let the smoke do the work.
Advice
Making smoked turkey is a great way to add a unique flavor to your holiday meal. My advice for making smoked turkey is to get a good-quality smoker, as this will make all the difference in the final product. You'll also want to make sure to prepare your turkey with a brine to ensure maximum flavor and moisture. When the turkey is in the smoker, take the time to keep an eye on it and regulate the temperature as needed. Finally, be sure to let the turkey rest for at least 15 minutes before carving and serving.
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Recipes
Traeger Smoked Turkey
- apple cider vinegar
- butter
- olive oil
- tabasco
- onion
- sage
- turkey
- honey
- salt
- brown sugar
- lemons quarter
- salt
- worcestershire sauce
- rosemary
- bbq seasoning rub
- thyme several
Apple Wood-Smoked Turkey
- turkey
- brown sugar
- maple syrup
- water
- apple juice
Brined Smoked Turkey
- black pepper
- brown sugar
- peppercorn
- carrot
- onion
- ice
- turkey
- apple cider vinegar
- paprika
- salt
- worcestershire sauce
- water
- vegetable stock
- pickling spice
- kitchen bouquet browning sauce
- bay leaf
- orange
Smoked Turkey
- black pepper
- salt
- sweet yellow onion
- chicken stock
- garlic
- rosemary
- thyme
- turkey
- rosemary
- rosemary
- thyme
- butter
- carrot
- garlic
- celery
- thyme
- garlic
- salt
- olive oil
- turkey brine
Spice-Rubbed Butterflied Smoked Turkey Recipe
- baking powder
- paprika
- vegetable oil
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- sage
- smoked paprika
- turkey
- black pepper
- coriander seed
- cumin seed
- yellow mustard seed
- cayenne pepper
- salt
- light brown sugar
Perfect Smoked Turkey
- garlic powder
- italian seasoning
- paprika
- onion powder
- salt
- apple
- lemon
- onion
- turkey brine
- pepper
- turkey
- rosemary
Honey-Brined and Smoked Turkey Recipe
- vegetable oil
- salt
- honey
- thyme
- turkey
- peppercorn
- vegetable stock
- water
Slow-Smoked Turkey with Cane Syrup-Coffee Glaze
- vegetable oil
- apple cider vinegar
- black peppercorn
- onion
- turkey
- coffee
- thyme
- salt
- light brown sugar
- water
- hickory chip
Brined Smoked Turkey
- black pepper
- brown sugar
- peppercorn
- carrot
- onion
- ice
- turkey
- apple cider vinegar
- paprika
- salt
- worcestershire sauce
- water
- vegetable stock
- pickling spice
- kitchen bouquet browning sauce
- bay leaf
- orange
Cajun Smoked Turkey Recipe
- injection
- salt
- liquid crab
- louisiana hot sauce
- butter
- cayenne pepper
- beer
- turkey
- creole seasoning
- worcestershire sauce
- garlic
- rub
- vegetable oil
- paprika
- thyme
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- cumin
- oregano
- black pepper
- salt
- cayenne pepper
- apple wood fist
Smoked Turkey
- onion
- turkey
- black pepper
- garlic sesoning
- paprika
- apple
- seasoning salute
- salt
Smoked Turkey
- salt
- apple
- apple cider
- water
- onion
- red pepper flake
- turkey
- peppercorn
- orange
- lemon
- brown sugar
- bay leaf
- sage
- rosemary
- thyme
- garlic
- seasoning
Ingredient Breakdown
Insights
Staple Ingredients
- turkey 67%
Rarey Ingredients
- salt 58%