How to Smoke a Turkey
Remove any organs that may be in the turkey's cavity.. Decide whether to brine the turkey. Thaw your turkey
Steps
1
Remove any organs that may be in the turkey's cavity.
Remove any organs that may be in the turkey's cavity.
2
Decide whether to brine the turkey
Decide whether to brine the turkey
3
Thaw your turkey
Thaw your turkey
4
Cover the thawed bird with a rub, a glaze, or basic seasoning.
Cover the thawed bird with a rub, a glaze, or basic seasoning.
5
Pre-cook your turkey (optional).
Pre-cook your turkey (optional).
6
Prepare the grill rack of the smoker.
Prepare the grill rack of the smoker.
7
Light your smoker.
Light your smoker.
8
Add your wood.
Add your wood.
9
Place the turkey on the smoker.
Place the turkey on the smoker.
10
Maintain the heat of the smoker at around 230 °F (110 °C).
Maintain the heat of the smoker at around 230 °F (110 °C).
11
Time the cooking of your turkey by the weight of the bird.
Time the cooking of your turkey by the weight of the bird.
12
Wait for the internal temperature of the turkey to reach 165 °F (74 °C) for done
Wait for the internal temperature of the turkey to reach 165 °F (74 °C) for doneness.
13
Let it rest.
Let it rest.
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