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smoked whole turkey in a cast iron pan on a decorated table

Smoked Turkey

La petite bette
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 551 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 whole turkey 6 to 8 pounds, thawed or fresh, seasoned or not
  • 1 tsp dried sage
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • ½ tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp steak spices
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 onion cut in half
  • 1 piece ginger about 5 cm
  • 3 cloves garlic

Instructions
 

  • Remove the neck and giblets from the cavity, if applicable.
  • Grind spices in a mortar or grinder. Spread all the spices in the cavity and all over the outside of the turkey.
  • Insert the onion, ginger and garlic into cavity.
  • Protect the tips of the turkey's wings with aluminum foil.
  • Tie legs together with kitchen thread.
  • Place turkey in an ovenproof roasting pan or large skillet and transfer to the smoker.
  • Insert a cooking thermometer set at 170ºF into the turkey thigh.
  • After 1 hour of cooking, brush the turkey with pan juices every hour.
  • You can calculate about 30 minutes per pound of turkey for cooking, but a cooking thermometer is the best method of control.
  • Let the turkey rest for about 20 minutes before carving.
  • Bon appétit!

Notes

This recipe is excellent with a turkey sold frozen and seasoned at the local grocery store. In this case, simply thaw it for 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator before proceeding or follow the instructions on the packaging to thaw. To make the recipe with a fresh turkey, I recommend brining the turkey in a large saltwater bath with a ration of 60ml (1/4 cup) of salt per liter of cold water. Make enough brine to completely cover the turkey. Let it brine for about 6 hours. Prepare your smoker before proceeding with the next steps. Let the pieces of apple or maple or hickory wood soak for a few hours. We are looking for a temperature of 225ºF in the smoker.

Nutrition

Calories: 551kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 65gFat: 31gSodium: 989mg
Keyword Whole Turkey
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