Smoked Thanksgiving Turkey

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Smoked Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe

This smoked turkey recipe is ideal for your Thanksgiving celebration. The spice rub adds flavor, while the applewood smoke imparts a smoky aroma to the turkey.

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup smoked paprika
• 1/4 cup garlic powder
• 1/4 cup black pepper
• 1 cup applewood chips
• 1/4 cup onion powder
• 1 turkey weighing 12-14 pounds
• 1/4 cup dried thyme
• 1/2 cup kosher salt
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup dried rosemary

Time Needed

• Prep Time: 30 minutes
• Cook Time: 7 hours
• Total Time: 7 hours, 30 minutes

Instructions

• Remove the turkey's giblets and neck and rinse with cold water.
• Using paper towels, pat dry.
• In a mixing bowl, combine the kosher salt, brown sugar, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, and dried rosemary.
• Rub olive oil all over the turkey, then coat with the spice mixture.
• Cover and place in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours or overnight.
• Soak applewood chips for at least 30 minutes in water.
• Prepare the smoker as directed by the manufacturer, using applewood chips for smoke flavor.
• Remove the turkey from the refrigerator and allow it to come to room temperature for 1 hour.
• Place turkey in smoker and cook for 6-7 hours at 225°F, or until the internal temperature of the thickest part of the turkey reaches 165°F.
• Allow the turkey to rest for 20-30 minutes before carving.

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