Smoked Turkey

Name: Smoked Turkey
Prep time: 7 h 30 min
Cook time: 7 h 30 min
Total time: 7 h 30 min
Yield: 18
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 chunk hickory chips or; 5 kilograms whole turkey, neck and giblets removed; 9 kilograms high quality charcoal briquettes

Smoked Turkey might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. One portion of this dish contains around 46g of protein, 12g of fat, and a total of 303 calories. This recipe serves 18. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 7 hours and 30 minutes. Head to the store and pick up charcoal briquettes, hickory chips, turkey, and a few other things to make it today. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and dairy free diet.

Instructions

Place the charcoal into the bottom pan of the smoker. Light the coals and wait for the temperature of the smoker to come to 240 degrees F (115 degrees C). Lightly oil grate.

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Cooking Oil

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Frying Pan

Rinse turkey under cold water, and pat dry.

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Whole Turkey

Water

Place hickory chips into a pan with water to cover.

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French Fries

Water

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Frying Pan

Place turkey onto the prepared grate.

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Whole Turkey

Add 2 handfuls damp chips at start of cooking, then a handful every couple of hours during the cooking process. Leave the lid on - DO NOT keep looking at turkey, or you will let the heat out! Continue smoking until the internal temperature of the turkey reaches180 degrees F (82 degrees C), or keep going until the coals die out.

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Whole Turkey

French Fries