Smoked Turkey Anytime

5 from 1 vote

We call this Soaked Turkey Anytime because it does not have to be Thanksgiving to cook a turkey. This is an economical way to feed a family and turkey is low in fat so it is a healthier alternative to some other meats. This smoked turkey comes together in a half day because it is splayed open for faster cook time.

Prep Time20

Cook Time2 30

smoke2

Total Time4 50

Servings:

Calories: 855kcal

Equipment

1 Smoker We use a Kamado but any smoker will do
1 Roasting pan
1 Large Chefs Knife
1 Pair of Cutting Shears

Ingredients

14 lbs Turkey innards removed
1 Cup Brown Sugar
1/2 Cup Dry Rub Prepared I used a rub called Sweet Money
1 Tsp Cinnamon
1 Tbs Salt
1 Tsp Chili Powder
1 Tsp Paprika

Instructions

Gather your ingredients
Pat the turkey dry.
Cut a large part of the backbone out of the turkey with a pair of sturdy kitchen shears made for cutting through shellfish. This is a technique called "spatchcock". If you opt not to do this total cook time will be extended.
Place all the dry ingredients in a very large bowl and mix.
Place the turkey in the bowl and rub it down on all sides.
Smoke for 2 hours using pecan, peach or applewood ( I used pecan).
Remove from smoker and completely cover it with tin foil.
Place in a roasting pan and roast at 350 degrees F for 2- and a half more hours until the internal temp reads 160-165 degrees F

Notes

Nutrition calculation is skewed due to the rub- it is not all consumed.

Here are some of the plated pics

Nutrition