How to Smoke a Turkey: Easy Tips for a Juicy Pellet Grill Feast
This guide provides easy tips for smoking a turkey on a pellet grill, ensuring a juicy and flavorful feast.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Total Time: 5 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Smoking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole turkey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon fresh herbs (like rosemary or thyme)
Instructions
- Preheat your pellet grill to 225°F.
- Rub the turkey with olive oil and season it with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
- Place the turkey in the grill and smoke for about 30 minutes per pound.
- After 3 hours, start basting the turkey with chicken broth every hour.
- Cook until the internal temperature reaches 165°F in the thickest part of the breast.
- Let the turkey rest for at least 30 minutes before carving.
Notes
- Keep an eye on the temperature throughout the cooking process.
- Experiment with different wood pellets for varying flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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