QUICK SMOKED TURKEY

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Smoked turkey when you don't have a lot of time, say like 6 hours or more.

Provided by HerbT

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Whole Turkey Recipes

Time 2h45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (12 pound) whole turkey, neck and giblets removed
1 ½ cups vegetable oil
1 ½ cups cider vinegar
6 tablespoons hot pepper sauce
6 tablespoons garlic powder
¼ cup salt
¼ cup ground black pepper
3 tablespoons honey

Steps:

  • Preheat smoker using pans of briquets and hickory chips, adding the chips according to manufacturer's directions. Cut turkey in half.
  • Bring vegetable oil, cider vinegar, hot pepper sauce, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and honey to a rapid boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer basting sauce for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Lay turkey flat on wire racks of the smoker. Place racks into the smoker, and smoke according to manufacturer's directions, basting every 15 minutes, about 2 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh should 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 956.1 calories, Carbohydrate 9.1 g, Cholesterol 264.5 mg, Fat 59 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 91.6 g, SaturatedFat 12.7 g, Sodium 407.8 mg, Sugar 5.5 g

Meena Meena
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I can't wait to try this recipe! It looks so delicious.


Orum Harmony
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I'm going to try this recipe for my next camping trip. I think it would be perfect for a campfire meal.


Sakhawat Dhariwal
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I'm always looking for new smoked turkey recipes and this one is definitely a winner. Thanks for sharing!


JMW 708
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I've tried this recipe with both a gas smoker and a charcoal smoker. Both times the turkey came out great.


Ghansham Das
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are always delicious. I highly recommend it.


kelvin kaunda
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I'm not a big fan of smoked turkey, but this recipe changed my mind. The turkey was so flavorful and juicy.


Rifaz Islam
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Javier Carrasco
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I love this recipe! The turkey always comes out so moist and tender. I've also tried it with chicken and it works just as well.


Aarushi Khadka
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Just made this recipe for Thanksgiving and it was a hit! The turkey was juicy and flavorful, and the skin was perfectly crispy.


Racquel Colombo
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Wow! This recipe is amazing! The turkey was cooked to perfection and had a wonderful smoky flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


King Manalo
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I've tried many smoked turkey recipes, but this one is by far the best. The brine really makes a difference, and the rub is the perfect blend of spices.


Amal Sirat
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This smoked turkey recipe is a game-changer! The turkey came out so juicy and flavorful, with a perfect smoky taste. My family devoured it.