HONEY BRINED SMOKED TURKEY
Recipe courtesy Alton Brown, 2004 See this recipe on air Tuesday Nov. 13 at 12:00 AM ET/PT. Show: Food Network Specials Episode: All Star Thanksgiving
Provided by Punkinfaery
Categories Whole Turkey
Time 4h15m
Yield 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine the hot water and the salt in a 54-quart cooler. Stir until the salt dissolves. Stir in the vegetable broth and the honey. Add the ice and stir. Place the turkey in the brine, breast side up, and cover with cooler lid. Brine overnight, up to 12 hours.
- Remove the turkey from the brine and dry thoroughly. Rub the bird thoroughly with the vegetable oil.
- Heat the grill to 400 degrees F.
- Using a double thickness of heavy-duty aluminum foil, build a smoke bomb. Place a cup of hickory wood chips in the center of the foil and gather up the edges, making a small pouch. Leave the pouch open at the top. Set this directly on the charcoal or on the metal bar over the gas flame. Set the turkey over indirect heat, insert a probe thermometer into the thickest part of the breast meat, and set the alarm for 160 degrees F. Close the lid and cook for 1 hour.
- After 1 hour check the bird; if the skin is golden brown, cover with aluminum foil and continue cooking. Also, after 1 hour, replace wood chips with second cup.
- Once the bird reaches 160 degrees F, remove from grill, cover with aluminum foil, and allow to rest for 1 hour. Carve and serve.
- Recipe Summary.
- Difficulty: Easy
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Inactive Prep Time: 13 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Yield: 10 to 12 servings.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 958.9, Fat 42.7, SaturatedFat 11.6, Cholesterol 338.6, Sodium 17943, Carbohydrate 37.4, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 37.3, Protein 101.8
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Ida Rozenberg
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the turkey turned out perfect! The meat was so moist and flavorful, and the crispy skin was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Atiqa Khan
[email protected]This recipe is a must-try for anyone who loves smoked turkey. The honey brine and rub give the turkey a delicious flavor that's sure to impress your guests.
Aliyaan Jani
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The turkey is always cooked to perfection and the flavor is amazing.
Bukenya Musa
[email protected]This is the best smoked turkey recipe I've ever tried. The meat was so tender and juicy, and the flavor was out of this world.
Kiriisa Micheal
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of turkey, but this recipe changed my mind. The honey brine and smoke gave the turkey a delicious flavor that I loved.
lamia abdo
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The turkey was moist and flavorful, and the crispy skin was amazing.
Ntume Stephen Mosher
[email protected]I love the combination of honey and smoke in this recipe. The turkey is always delicious.
MD shariar FEROJ
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for smoked turkey. It's always a crowd-pleaser.
Shahnawaz Sajjad
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The turkey is always juicy and flavorful.
John Herbert
[email protected]The recipe was easy to follow and the turkey turned out great! I especially liked the crispy skin.
Nathan Giles
[email protected]The turkey was a bit dry, but the flavor was on point. I'll try brining it for longer next time.
Hassan Jhander
[email protected]I thought the honey brine made the turkey a little too salty. Next time I'll try using less salt in the brine.
Shish Alam Khan
[email protected]A bit too sweet for my taste, but overall a good recipe. The turkey was cooked evenly.
Kayla Shonk
[email protected]This was my first time smoking a turkey and it came out perfect! The honey brine and rub were easy to make and the turkey was cooked to perfection. Thanks for sharing this recipe!
Cheese God
[email protected]I brined the turkey for 24 hours and it was so flavorful! The smoke from the smoker added an extra layer of deliciousness. Highly recommend this recipe.
Atta Qureshi
[email protected]Followed the recipe exactly and the turkey turned out amazing! The crispy skin and moist meat were a hit with my family.
Carina Gouveia freitas
[email protected]Fantastic recipe! The honey brine gave the turkey a beautiful golden color and the meat was incredibly juicy and tender. I'll definitely be making this again for Thanksgiving.