How to Smoke a Turkey

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How to smoke a turkey on a pellet grill. How to brine, prepare and perfectly smoke your thanksgiving turkey this year.

For the Brine – Water –Kosher Salt – Garlic Cloves  – Black Pepper – Worcestershire – Brown Sugar Butter Compound – Butter – Kosher Salt – Garlic Cloves – Fresh Rosemary – Fresh Thyme – Sage Leaves

Ingredients

Thaw

Make sure you give your turkey plenty of time to thaw. Check package for directions.

1

Brine: Optional

Make brine solution and completely cover the turkey for 12-24 hours.

2

Butter Compound

Chop fresh herbs with salt and garlic

3

Butter Compound

Fold into softened butter

4

Prep Turkey

Separate the skin on the turkey breast and pack with some of the butter

5

Prep Turkey

Cover the rest of the turkey with the butter

6

Smoke

Place in a roasting pan or right on the grill grates

7

Smoke

Smoke at 180 for 2 hours

8

Increase Heat

Increase to 350 and cook until the internal temp is 175 degrees. Temp the thickest part of the bird.

9

Rest and Carve

Take turkey off the grill and allow to rest. Cover with a damp towel or tin foil to keep moisture in.

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