Smoked Turkey

Name: Smoked Turkey
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 360 min
Total time: 450 min
Ingredients: 1 (12 pound) whole turkey, neck and giblets removed; 1 (20 pound) bag high quality charcoal briquettes; hickory chips or chunks

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This is an easy to make recipe. I've tried numerous others using colas, fancy pans, etc., but none come out near as good as this. Keeping it simple is the best way. Be sure to use a high-quality charcoal, so that it will burn for a long time. Turkey will be moist tender and smoky!

Submitted by Glenn

Updated on November 21, 2024

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Prep Time:

30 mins

Cook Time:

6 hrs

Additional Time:

1 hr

Total Time:

7 hrs 30 mins

Servings:

18

Yield:

1 large turkey

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Original recipe (1X) yields 18 servings

1 (12 pound) whole turkey, neck and giblets removed
1 (20 pound) bag high quality charcoal briquettes
hickory chips or chunks

Directions

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

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

447	Calories
21g	Fat
60g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 18
Calories 447
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21g	27%
Saturated Fat 6g	31%
Cholesterol 176mg	59%
Sodium 146mg	6%
Protein 60g	121%
Calcium 56mg	4%
Iron 4mg	21%
Potassium 602mg	13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

Smoked Turkey

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