Smoked Turkey
| Remove neck and giblets, pat turkey dry | ||||
| Heat smoker to 250°F | ||||
| 12 lb whole turkey, thawed | rub all over | mix, season inside and out | smoke 250°F 5 to 6 hr, until thigh reads 165°F | rest loosely covered 20 to 30 min, carve |
| 2 Tbsp olive oil | ||||
| 2 Tbsp kosher salt | ||||
| 1 Tbsp black pepper | ||||
| 1 Tbsp paprika | ||||
| 2 tsp garlic powder | ||||
| 2 tsp onion powder | ||||
| 4 to 6 chunks hickory or apple wood | ||||
- Remove neck and giblets, pat turkey dry
- Heat smoker to 250°F
Ingredients
- 12 lb whole turkey, thawed
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 Tbsp kosher salt
- 1 Tbsp black pepper
- 1 Tbsp paprika
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 4 to 6 chunks hickory or apple wood
Steps
- rub all over: whole turkey, olive oil
- mix, season inside and out: step 1, kosher salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder
- smoke 250°F 5 to 6 hr, until thigh reads 165°F: step 2, hickory or apple wood
- rest loosely covered 20 to 30 min, carve: step 3
