Smoked Turkey Recipe
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Smoked Turkey

By: Glenn 
"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!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (27)

What to Drink?
Wine Rose
Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
6 Hrs
Ready In:
7 Hrs 30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1 large turkey
 

Ingredients

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

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. Rinse turkey under cold water, and pat dry. Place hickory chips into a pan with water to cover.
  3. 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 turkey, or you will let the heat out! Continue smoking until the internal temperature of the turkey reaches180 degrees F (82 degrees C), or keep going until the coals die out.

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Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 447 | Total Fat: 20.9g | Cholesterol: 176mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 27, 2006 by steve phillips   view full review
Hi. This is a great recipe even for a first timer. I smoke two birds at a time (hate to leave...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by GRIZZMAN   view full review
THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST RECIPES I HAVE TRIED,WOW!! DID MAKE A COUPLE CHANGES THOU,, AND THE...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 2, 2005 by CURTDES   view full review
It is nice to see someone else has found the art of simplicity. I have been smoking turkeys...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by RAYZER   view full review
I'm not sure where Arcticqueen messed up but it is very obvious that she messed up somewhere....
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by ARCTICQUEEN   view full review
I tried thie method of cooking a turkey. This is the first turkey I ruined in my entire life....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by Navy_Mommy   view full review
My dad has made turkey this way for years. It really is simple and easy to do.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by WVH71   view full review
Great recipe...terrific flavor! I had never used a smoker before and it came out perfectly. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 5, 2007 by foodaholic   view full review
Very tasty bird! So glad men love smoking food. Jacques started about 4am and kept watch for...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by PAULA WOOD   view full review
I used a turkey breast and this turned out fabulous...tender...juicy... smokey! I'm not sure...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by HAZMAT_75149   view full review
I am smoking this as I type this reveiw, so dont know what I am reviewing yet. But I do have...

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