Juicy Smoked Turkey Recipe – Traeger, Pit Boss, or Other Pellet Grill

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Smoking a whole turkey as your Thanksgiving Entree can seem intimidating- but don’t let it scare you! Read on to find out exactly how to smoke a turkey on a Traeger, Pit Boss, or other pellet grill.

Kate S.

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While smoking infuses flavour from the outside in, brining makes your turkey flavourful far below the surface. Make this a Thanksgiving winner!! The salt denatures meat’s proteins, softening muscle fibres and allowing moisture to flow into the meat. Why You Should Brine Your Turkey Yellow Leaf Squiggly Line recipe

Easy Smoked Thanksgiving Turkey 101

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Prepare your Brine

Off-white Section Separator Brine the turkey overnight or up to 24 hours. If your turkey is sticking out of the brine at all, make sure to rotate it at least once.. Rinse. Rounded Banner With Dots 1

Preheat + Rub

Off-white Section Separator Rounded Banner With Dots 2 Preheat the smoker to 300°F. Brush the turkey with melted butter, spread the spice rub over your turkey, being sure to evenly coat in all of the nooks and crannies.

Off-white Section Separator Rounded Banner With Dots 3 Place your turkey breast side up on the top rack of your smoker (directly on the grill grate) if possible with a baking sheet or roasting pan underneath on a separate rack to catch any drippings for a flavourful gravy and easy cleanup.

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Check Your Turkey After 2 Hours...

Off-white Section Separator Rounded Banner With Dots 4 At this point you can insert the probe of your meat thermometer into the thickest part of the turkey breast. Continue to cook your turkey until it reaches 170°F.

Turn It Up!

Off-white Section Separator Rounded Banner With Dots 5 Turn up your smoker to 400°F for 5-10 minutes, checking regularly. This should help to crisp your skin!

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Juicy Smoked Turkey Recipe – Traeger, Pit Boss, or Other Pellet Grill

Smoking a whole turkey as your Thanksgiving Entree can seem intimidating- but don’t let it scare you! Read on to find out exactly how to smoke a turkey on a Traeger, Pit Boss, or other pellet grill.

Smoking a whole turkey as your Thanksgiving Entree can seem intimidating- but don’t let it scare you! Read on to find out exactly how to smoke a turkey on a Traeger, Pit Boss, or other pellet grill.

Kate S.

Kate S.

Full time gardener, wife, mom of three, animal momma, recipe devloper, and smoker aficionado!

Full time gardener, wife, mom of three, animal momma, recipe devloper, and smoker aficionado!

Easy Smoked Thanksgiving Turkey 101

Easy Smoked Thanksgiving Turkey 101

Prepare your Brine

Preheat + Rub

Check Your Turkey After 2 Hours...

Turn It Up!

Happy Thanksgiving Harvesters!!

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