HICKORY-SMOKED BOURBON TURKEY
This is a great way to make your holiday turkey this year. It takes a little work, but belive me it's well worth it.
Provided by southern chef in lo
Categories Whole Turkey
Time P8D
Yield 12-14 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Remove giblets and neck from turkey; reserve for other uses, if desired. Rinse turkey thoroughly with cold water, and pat dry.
- Add water to a large stockpot, filling half full; stir in maple syrup, bourbon, and pickling spice. Add turkey and, if needed, additional water to cover. Cover and chill turkey 2 days.
- Soak hickory wood chunks in fresh water at least 30 minutes. Prepare charcoal fire in smoker; let fire burn 20 to 30 minutes.
- Remove turkey from water, discarding water mixture; pat dry. Cut carrot and celery in half crosswise. Stuff cavity with carrot, celery, and onion. Pierce lemon with a fork; place in neck cavity.
- Combine salt and pepper; rub mixture over turkey. Fold wings under, and tie legs together with string, if desired.
- Drain wood chunks, and place on coals. Place water pan in smoker, and add water to depth of fill line. Place turkey in center of lower food rack; cover with smoker lid.
- Cook 6 hours or until a meat thermometer inserted into thickest portion of turkey thigh registers 180°, adding additional water, charcoal, and wood chunks as needed. Remove from smoker, and let stand 15 minutes before slicing. Garnish, if desired.
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Orlando Ortiz
[email protected]Overall, this is a great recipe for a delicious and flavorful turkey. I would definitely recommend it to others.
Adedoyin Iyiola
[email protected]The turkey was a bit too time-consuming to make, but the flavor was still good. I think I would try a quicker recipe next time.
Erastus Uso
[email protected]The turkey was a bit too complicated to make, but the flavor was still good. I think I would try a simpler recipe next time.
Gulam Baba
[email protected]The turkey was a bit too expensive, but the flavor was still good. I think I would try a different recipe next time.
Foyjur Rohman
[email protected]The turkey was a bit undercooked, but the flavor was still good. I think I would cook it for a longer amount of time next time.
Jerry Maggit
[email protected]The turkey was a bit overcooked, but the flavor was still good. I think I would cook it for a shorter amount of time next time.
Leo Messi10
[email protected]The turkey was a bit bland. I think I would add some more spices to the marinade next time.
KHADIJAH OLADEJO
[email protected]The turkey was a bit dry, but the flavor was good. I think I would inject the turkey with some butter or broth next time to help keep it moist.
Moreen Waithera
[email protected]This turkey was a bit too smoky for my taste, but the flavor was still good. I think I would use less hickory wood chips next time.
MAZHAR Freed
[email protected]I made this turkey for Christmas dinner and it was a huge success. The turkey was cooked to perfection and the flavor was amazing. I will definitely be making this again next year.
Matiurahman Kayani
[email protected]This is the best turkey recipe I've ever tried. The meat is so moist and flavorful, and the skin is perfectly crispy. I highly recommend this recipe.
Bariso Gursum
[email protected]I've made this turkey several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of hickory smoke and bourbon is simply irresistible.
Mojca Furlan
[email protected]This turkey was so easy to make and it turned out so delicious. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to follow the recipe easily and the results were amazing.
Pidro Pianist
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of turkey, but this recipe changed my mind. The bourbon marinade really tenderized the meat and the hickory smoke flavor was out of this world. I will definitely be making this again.
Lawrence Ochuschayoo
[email protected]I made this for Thanksgiving dinner and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about how delicious it was. The smoky flavor from the hickory wood chips was incredible.
Ismail ilyas
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the turkey turned out perfectly. The skin was crispy and the meat was moist and flavorful. My family loved it!
Rajan Bhujel
[email protected]This turkey was a hit! The hickory smoke flavor was amazing and the bourbon marinade made the meat so tender and juicy. I will definitely be making this again.