How to Make Turkey in a Smoker - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of juicy, tender turkey with a hint of smoky flavor, then you'll love this recipe for Turkey in a Smoker. Smoking a turkey is a fantastic way to infuse it with rich, complex flavors while keeping it moist and succulent. Whether you're cooking a Thanksgiving feast or just looking to add some variety to your poultry dishes, this recipe is a must-try for any meat lover.

Using a smoker to cook your turkey gives it a unique, delicious taste that you simply can't achieve wit...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (10 pound) whole turkey, neck and giblets removed
  • 4 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 2 tablespoons seasoned salt
  • ½ cup butter
  • 2 (12 fluid ounce) cans cola-flavored carbonated beverage
  • 1 medium apple, quartered
  • 1 medium onion, quartered
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
  • 2 cups hickory wood chips, or more as needed (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 hrs
  • Total Time: 10 hrs 20 mins
  • Servings: 13

  • Preheat a smoker to 225 to 250 degrees F (110 to 120 degrees C).
  • Rinse turkey under cold water, and pat dry.
  • Rub crushed garlic over the outside of the turkey, and sprinkle with seasoned salt. Transfer to a disposable roasting pan.
  • Fill the turkey cavity with butter, cola, apple, onion, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cover turkey loosely with foil.
  • Add wood chips to the smoker according to the manufacturer's directions. Place the roasting pan in the preheated smoker. Smoke the turkey, basting every 1 to 2 hours with juices from the bottom of the roasting pan, for 5 hours.
  • Add more wood chips if desired. Continue smoking and basting, until turkey is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 5 more hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone, should read 180 degrees F (80 degrees C).
  • Nutrition

    625 cal.

    • Total Fat: 32g
    • Saturated Fat: 12g
    • Cholesterol: 225mg
    • Sodium: 1185mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 10g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 71g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 85mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 757mg