Traditional Smoked Thanksgiving Turkey

Steps

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  How to Roast a Turkey | Traeger Staples

  

• 1

  Set the grill temperature to 300°F and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.

• 2

  In a small bowl, combine softened butter with minced garlic, thyme leaves, chopped rosemary, black pepper and kosher salt.

  Ingredients

  • 1/2 Pound butter

  • 6 Clove garlic, minced

  • 8 Sprig fresh thyme

  • 1 Sprig fresh rosemary

  • 1 Tablespoon cracked black pepper

  • 1/2 Tablespoon kosher salt

• 3

  Prep the turkey by separating the skin from the breast creating a pocket to stuff the butter-herb mixture in. Cover the entire breast with 1/4" thickness of butter mixture.

  Ingredients

  • 1  (12 lb) whole turkey

• 4

  Season the whole turkey with kosher salt and black pepper. Optional: Stuff turkey cavity with Traditional Stuffing recipe. When ready to cook, set the grill temperature to 300°F and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.

• 5

  Place turkey on the grill and smoke for 3-4 hours. Check the internal temperature, the desired temperature is 175°F in the thigh next to the bone, and 160°F in the breast. Turkey will continue to cook once taken off grill to reach a final temperature of 165°F in the breast.

  300 ˚F / 149 ˚C

  160 ˚F / 71 ˚C

• 6

  Let rest for 10-15 minutes before serving. Enjoy!