SMOKED GARLIC AND ORANGE TURKEY
Excellent dish for Thanksgiving. Smoking the Turkey gives it a wonderful flavor and frees up the oven for other dishes. Serves 10 with plenty of leftovers. Serve with Recipe #77817 and mashed potatoes.
Provided by SJ Taylor
Categories Whole Turkey
Time 5h30m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- At least 1 hour before cooking, soak wood chunks in enough water to cover.
- Preheat coals.
- Rub the turkey cavity with salt.
- Cut oranges into 2-inch chunks.
- Place the cut oranges, sage and garlic in the cavity.
- Loosen the breast skin and spread the cheese spread underneath.
- Tuck the wings under the back and tie legs together.
- Rub the turkey with oil, juice from an orange, chopped sage, salt and pepper.
- In a smoker, arrange preheated coals, half of the drained wood chunks and the water pan according to the manufacturer's directions.
- Add water and orange juice to water pan.
- Cover and smoke for 5 - 6 hours until thermometer registers 180°F when inserted in the breast.
- Throughout, add more coals, wood chunks, and water/juice as needed.
- Remove turkey to platter.
- Cover with foil to keep warm.
- Rest at least 5 minutes prior to carving.
- Reserve any drippings for Orange Turkey Gravy with Sage.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 698.9, Fat 32.2, SaturatedFat 9, Cholesterol 270.9, Sodium 1657.8, Carbohydrate 14.2, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 6.8, Protein 83.1
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Shahzia Khalid
[email protected]Amazing! This turkey recipe is a must-try. The smoked garlic and orange flavors are so unique and delicious. The meat is always moist and tender. I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit.
Katlego Magaoga
[email protected]This recipe is a winner! The turkey was perfectly cooked and the smoked garlic and orange flavors were delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Aflatun22 chy
[email protected]This was the best turkey I've ever had! The smoked garlic and orange flavors were incredible. The meat was so tender and juicy. I will definitely be making this again.
Laisiat Waiwai
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The turkey is always moist and flavorful, and the smoked garlic and orange flavors are perfect. I highly recommend this recipe.
Daija Montgomery
[email protected]This turkey recipe is a must-try! The smoked garlic and orange flavors are amazing, and the meat is so tender and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
HERO Kanxo
[email protected]I love this recipe! The smoked garlic and orange flavors are so unique and delicious. The turkey is always moist and tender. I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit.
Shamall Afghan
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the turkey turned out great! The smoked garlic and orange flavors were a nice change from the traditional turkey recipe. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Com Cell
[email protected]I made this recipe for Christmas dinner and it was a hit! The turkey was juicy and flavorful, and the smoked garlic and orange flavors were perfect. I will definitely be making this again.
Sahar Khatoon
[email protected]This turkey was a huge success! It was moist, flavorful, and the skin was perfectly crispy. The smoked garlic and orange flavors were a nice touch. I would highly recommend this recipe.
Baali B
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of turkey, but this recipe changed my mind. The smoked garlic and orange flavors were amazing, and the meat was so tender and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Afsar Mansuri
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The smoked garlic and orange flavors really shine through. I loved the crispy skin and the moist, juicy meat. I will definitely be making this again.
Beau Newell
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the turkey turned out perfectly. The only thing I would change is to use a bit less salt next time, as I found it to be a bit too salty for my taste.
Emeka Victor
[email protected]This turkey recipe was a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! The combination of smoked garlic and orange gave the turkey a unique and delicious flavor. The meat was moist and tender, and the skin was crispy and golden brown. I will definitely be making t