There are many wonderful Thanksgiving recipes available. Many of my favorites will be here. I hope you enjoy them. The first recipe I am posting is for the bird of course.
This is a very simple recipe for smoked turkey:
Smoked Turkey
INGREDIENTS
- 1 (12 pound) whole turkey, neck and giblets removed
- 1 (20 pound) bag high quality charcoal briquettes
- hickory chips or chunks
DIRECTIONS
- Place the charcoal into the bottom pan of the smoker. Light the coals and wait for the temperature of the smoker to come to 240 degrees F (115 degrees C). Lightly oil grate.
- Rinse turkey under cold water, and pat dry. Place hickory chips into a pan with water to cover.
- Place turkey onto the prepared grate. Add 2 handfuls damp chips at start of cooking, then a handful every couple of hours during the cooking process. Leave the lid on - DO NOT keep looking at turkey, or you will let the heat out! Continue smoking until the internal temperature of the turkey reaches180 degrees F (82 degrees C), or keep going until the coals die out.
Don't keep checking bird, you will let the heat out.
Use a meat thermometer to make sure turkey is cooked to correct temperature.
Use orange juice or other liquid in water pan for added flavor.
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