Smoked Thanksgiving Turkey
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Sage Butter
1
Blend all ingredients in a small bowl well and set aside until ready to use.
Smokin’ Turkey Rub
1
Blend all ingredients in a small bowl and set aside until ready to use.
Smoked Thanksgiving Turkey
1
Make the brine: Heat broth, salt, sugar and lemon-pepper over medium heat until dissolved and well blended.
2
Cool completely.
3
In a large stock pot, place the turkey inside and cover with brine.
4
Let soak in the fridge overnight, 8–12 hours.
5
Remove turkey, pat dry thoroughly.
6
Working gently, insert your fingers between the meat and skin to create pockets in which to spread the sage compound butter evenly beneath the skin.
7
Rub turkey with Smokin’ Turkey Rub or any of your favorite rubs.
8
Allow to rest while pre-heating grill for indirect cooking by placing a disposable aluminum half-pan filled with water or broth under the grill grate with coals on either side of the pan, creating a barrier between the meat and any direct heat or flare-ups from the coals.
9
Once grill has heated to approximately 350°F, place turkey on the grate directly above the aluminum pan and cook until internal temperature in thickest part of the turkey reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165°F.
10
Remove and rest for approximately 30 minutes before carving.
Cooking for 8 people
Ingredients
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turkey
1 12–14 pound
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brine (recipe follows)
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sage butter (recipe follows)
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Smokin' Turkey Rub (recipe follows)
Brine
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vegetable broth
1 gallon
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brown sugar
¼ cup
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kosher or sea salt
1 cup
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lemon pepper seasoning
4 teaspoons
Sage Butter
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unsalted butter at room temperature
1 stick
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chopped sage
2 tablespoons
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minced garlic
1 clove
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ground thyme
¼ teaspoon
Smokin’ Turkey Rub
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salt
¼ cup
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smoked paprika
2 tablespoons
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ground pepper
1 tablepoon
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garlic powder
1 tablespoon
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guajillo chili powder (or favorite ground chili)
1 teaspoon
Credit: Recipe created by Clint Cantwell on behalf of Kingsford
For safe meat preparation, reference the USDA website.
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Date published: 2021-11-04
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