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Traeger Smoked Turkey
by Traeger Kitchen
15 Reviews
Prep Time
15 Min
Cook Time
4 Hr
Serves
8
Pellets
Turkey Blend
With a crispy outside and a juicy inside, the Traeger smoked turkey calls for simple spices and primal wood-fired flavor. Garlic, butter, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper combine to create an herbal rub to maximize flavor while you smoke the meat for 3-4 hours. Make sure to get an early start to begin smoking your Thanksgiving Turkey.
Ingredients
main
1/2 Pound | butter |
6 Clove | garlic, minced |
8 Sprig | fresh thyme |
1 Sprig | fresh rosemary |
1 Tablespoon | cracked black pepper |
1/2 Tablespoon | kosher salt |
1 | (12 lb) whole turkey |
1
Set the grill temperature to 300°F and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.
2
In a small bowl, combine softened butter with minced garlic, thyme leaves, chopped rosemary, black pepper and kosher salt.
3
Prep the turkey by separating the skin from the breast creating a pocket to stuff the butter-herb mixture in. Cover the entire breast with 1/4" thickness of butter mixture.
4
Season the whole turkey with kosher salt and black pepper. Optional: Stuff turkey cavity with Traditional Stuffing recipe. When ready to cook, set the grill temperature to 300°F and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.
5
Place turkey on the grill and smoke for 3-4 hours. Check the internal temperature, the desired temperature is 175°F in the thigh next to the bone, and 160°F in the breast. Traeger smoked turkey will continue to cook once taken off grill to reach a final temperature of 165°F in the breast.
6
Let rest for 10-15 minutes before serving. Enjoy!