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Turkey in a Smoker

SUBMITTED BY: Doug Kacsir  PHOTO BY: jaydsl 

"This is a great recipe for smoked turkey. A barbecue grill is nearly impossible to cook a large bird. A smoker is best for this. I prefer hickory chips or hickory wood. Hickory generates a more even smokiness than other woods, and it does not matter whether the wood is green or seasoned. Mesquite, if not well seasoned, will generate a creosote type coating because of the sap that oozes out of the wood while cooking."
Turkey in a Smoker Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 72 times with an average star rating of 4.9
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PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  10 Hrs
READY IN  10 Hrs 20 Min
Original recipe yield 1 (10 pound) turkey

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 (10 pound) whole turkey, neck and giblets removed
  • 4 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 2 tablespoons seasoned salt
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 2 (12 fluid ounce) cans cola-flavored carbonated beverage
  • 1 apple, quartered
  • 1 onion, quartered
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon ground black pepper

What to Drink?
Wine Tempranillo

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat smoker to 225 to 250 degrees F (110 to 120 degrees C).
  2. Rinse turkey under cold water, and pat dry. Rub the crushed garlic over the outside of the bird, and sprinkle with seasoned salt. Place in a disposable roasting pan. Fill turkey cavity with butter, cola, apple, onion, garlic powder, salt, and ground black pepper. Cover loosely with foil.
  3. Smoke at 225 to 250 degrees F (110 to 120 degrees C) for 10 hours, or until internal temperature reaches 180 degrees F (80 degrees C) when measured in the thickest part of the thigh. Baste the bird every 1 to 2 hours with the juices from the bottom of the roasting pan.

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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 4, 2003 by KJEFFERIES 
I sing praises here. I used applewood instead of hickory. And I used an LP water smoker... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 25, 2004 by GAYLEREYNOLDS 
This is the best smoked turkey I have ever fixed. I used an electric smoker and it took about... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 12, 2006 by GTH 
Excellent recipe. This really does blow your guests away. I have made this several times and I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 25, 2004 by SPEARFISHER 
This was awesome! I used a brining recipe from here. Let the turkey set in the brine over... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 25, 2004 by MIKE-B 
This was my first attempt at smoking a turkey. We had relatives over for Christmas dinner so... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 19, 2008 by BABYLADY907 
We smoked a 28lb turkey for the company Thanksgiving party using this recipe last year. There... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 17, 2006 by Shamrock211983 
This recipe is awsome, I first tried it three yrs ago at my familys thanks giving and i think... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 16, 2004 by LIZARD7927 
AWESOME FLAVOR BUT WATCH THE TIME JUST BECAUSE THE BIRD WEIGHS MORE DON'T LEAVE IT IN LONGER! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 4, 2003 by Joel 
WORTH THE TIME! Plan on a day relaxing in your favorite lawn chair getting up once every hour... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 25, 2004 by SKR60 
Excellent recipe. Turkey was a big hit with guests on Thanksgiving. The turkey did take about... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Turkey in a Smoker

Servings Per Recipe: 13

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 626

  • Total Fat: 31.7g
  • Cholesterol: 225mg
  • Sodium: 1206mg
  • Total Carbs: 9.9g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.7g
  • Protein: 71.2g

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