Turkey in a Smoker Recipe
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Turkey in a Smoker

By: Doug Kacsir 
"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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.9 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (117)

What to Drink?
Wine Tempranillo
Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
10 Hrs
Ready In:
10 Hrs 20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1 (10 pound) turkey
 

Ingredients

  • 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

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.

Footnotes

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 625 | Total Fat: 31.7g | Cholesterol: 225mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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

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