Whole Smoked Turkey
A perfectly seasoned and smoked whole turkey with a flavorful brine and herb butter.
Equipment
- Brine Bag
- Meat Thermometer
Ingredients
- 12 to 14 Turkey
- 1 bag Elk Creek Turkey Brine
- 1 gallon Water
- 1 Lemon quartered
- 1 Apple quartered
- 2 Onions quartered
- 1 pack Poultry Herbs
- 1 tablespoon Elk Creek Gold Dust Flavor Bomb
- 1 stick Butter softened
- Elk Creek AP Rub
- Elk Creek Hog Knuckle Honey Chipotle Rub
- 1 can I Can't Believe It's Not Butter spray
Instructions
- Mix bag of brine with 1 gallon of water. Brine turkey for 12-14 hours (1 hour per pound)
- Pat turkey dry.
- Stuff turkey with aromatics; lemon, apple, onion, poultry herbs.
- Mix softened butter and Elk Creek Gold Dust Flavor Bomb.
- Spread seasoned butter under the skin of the turkey on the breasts.
- Season turkey with Elk Creek AP Rub. (coat like you would salt and pepper.)
- Season liberally with Elk Creek Hog Knuckle Honey Chipotle Rub.
- Smoke at 300° F for about 4 hours or until temp in breast reaches 160° F
- Spritz turkey with butter every 30 minutes.
- Rest for 30 minutes before slicing and enjoying.
Notes
Recipe from Machete Boys BBQ. Allow 1 hour of brining per pound of turkey.
Calories: 350kcal, Carbohydrates: 2g, Protein: 55g, Fat: 15g, Saturated Fat: 6g, Cholesterol: 180mg, Sodium: 500mg, Potassium: 450mg, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 2IU, Vitamin C: 5mg, Calcium: 20mg, Iron: 2mg
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