Description
A juicy and flavorful smoked whole turkey, perfect for special occasions. The slow smoking process ensures tender meat with a rich smoky taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole turkey (12–14 lbs)
- 2 tbsp salt
- 1 tbsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 2 cups wood chips (hickory or applewood)
Instructions
- Preheat smoker to 225°F.
- Mix salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika in a bowl.
- Rub the turkey with olive oil, then coat evenly with the spice mix.
- Place turkey in the smoker and add wood chips.
- Smoke for 4-5 hours or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove turkey, let it rest for 20 minutes before carving.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer for accurate doneness.
- Brine the turkey overnight for extra juiciness.
- Adjust smoking time based on turkey size.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Smoking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
