Smoked Turkey - How To

SMOKED TURKEY is the perfect turkey to serve on Thanksgiving or other special occasions. If you haven’t had the opportunity to try the tender delicacy that is the perfect smoked turkey, now is the time to try it out. It takes the ol’ turkey to the next level! RECIPE HERE: heygrillhey.co...
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[@MrRoderickweise]

This is my go-to turkey smoking recipe! This will be the 2nd year I follow your recipe for Thanksgiving.

[@stevenfitton3973]

I get the honor of smoking the turkey for thanksgiving this year and you are my go-to for all smoking recipes and can’t wait to see the results!

[@charliekey2979]

I smoke my turkey the same way every year since I saw your video, thanks a lot for your delicious recipe! Cheers!

[@chrismanley34]

I will forever use this recipe for my Thanksgiving turkey. I used it last year and the results were outstanding. Some family members even said it was the best turkey they've had. Thank you so much

[@jimhuettemann7456]

Just tried this recipe for a trial run 1st time whole turkey this year. Taste was amazing will definitely be doing this one again and looking forward to trying others.

[@danielreis1397]

I used this last year and my grandkids loved it the most. I couldn't find the recipe I printed and had to visit your site again. Glad I did as I always love hearing your tips. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

[@kylearnold422]

Just wanted to give you a big thanks for your posts. I did the turkey and your ham for a dinner Saturday it was a big hit.

[@jackboyne300]

I'm trying this recipe today and looking forward to enjoying an awesome turkey with the family tomorrow!

[@TheAlphamullet]

Been a few weeks but wanted to let you know I used this recipe for my smoked Thanksgiving Turkey, and it was delicious! Thank you!!!!!

[@franciscoortiz6980]

Great video. HAPPY THANKSGIVING

[@lauracook4884]

I can't wait to try it. All your recipes so far have been fantastic!

[@danasampson818]

I did this brine this last weekend for an early Thanksgiving. I spatchcocked the bird, and put butter with sage, thyme, and rosemary under the skin. Cooked it on my pellet smoker. It was awesome!

[@Mrocax]

Awesome recipe thanks so much. Can you comment on how to make the gravy from the stock?

[@brianp2402]

I use you your awesome recipes at least once per week! Question, I already bought a 22 pound turkey, any suggestions?

[@Heygrillhey]

Spatchcock it and cook at 275 to 300!

[@lorenlash9174]

Followed this recipe this last Thanksgiving and smoked on a WSM and it was out of this world ✨ Now I'm going to smoke a bunch of spatchcock chickens with this brine for Christmas presents to friends this year. Fantastic recipe with a lovely holiday spice to it, simply perfect!

[@superwrench27]

Hi I was just wondering what type of wood you used to smoke the turkey, Thank You.

[@lorenlash9174]

@@superwrench27 pecan mostly with a dash of cherry, happy holiday smoking season!

[@superwrench27]

Thank You. i thought that pecan would be excellent. it is with chicken.

[@lorenlash9174]

@@superwrench27 I've experimented with most of the woods with all different meats and I just keep coming back to Pecan as my favorite on practically everything. Perhaps it's because I'm a Texan.

[@theoversouls]

Another great show! Thanks for this great info. My wife and I don't have family nearby, but I might just smoke a small turkey this year on my Pit Boss. Love your show!

[@Heygrillhey]

You can even do a turkey breast with the same brine and it turns out delicious. Thanks for watching!

[@FishFace13]

Awesome Susie, thank you for this. I did your brisket last Christmas and Ham on Boxing Day. Going to do 2 medium turkeys for Thanks Giving this year, best wishes all the way from rainy England!

[@darekheide5216]

Just started my turkey for Thanksgiving using your recipe. Probably the best one I have ever tried!! Loving it and can’t wait for the final smoke!

[@theilliniguy]

Looks great! Did you cook this on a pellet grill? Just pellets no added smoke tube, etc.?

[@MeanLaQueefa]

A trick to getting all the air out. Fill your sink with 3/4 with water, place your turkey and brine bag in the water and that will push all the air out out of the bag

[@bradfarmer8535]

If I smoked 2 15 lb birds using this same method in the same smoker would it increase the overall cook time? Or be roughly the same? Thank you and great vid!

[@justinwalker7178]

Looks amazing but how do you prep the smoker? Wood temp charcoal how long etc

[@beeeekae]

Looks amazing, can’t wait to try this tmo. Only question: do you recommend to rinse and pat dry after brining? Thnx!

[@Acarey1215]

Hi There, Do you have a link to the smoked turkey gravy recipe? Specifically the one where the neck is smoked and used as a stock. TIA

[@Heygrillhey]

heygrillhey.com/smoked-turkey-gravy/#wprm-recipe-container-9913

[@seanelucero]

Great vid Susie

[@DeusEx1977]

I am so going to try this recipe this Thanksgiving. I have already tried your basic pulled pork/pork butt and Texas style brisket recipes and they have been phenomenal. Any particular recommendations for woods to use while smoking this? Apple? Pecan? Both?

[@wilfredazar8539]

I have been smoking for some time now and I followed this recipe to a tee. I will say this thanksgiving 12.5 pound turkey was the best tasting I have ever smoked. Thanks for a great education!

[@dustankraus3994]

Did you rinse the apple spice brine off before smoking or just take it right out of the brine and put it on the smoker? Thanks in advance!

[@wilfredazar8539]

@@dustankraus3994 I did not rinse it off. Straight from the brine to my big green egg

[@tri-tipjunkie]

OMG thanks for that great brine recipe. have a happy Thanksgiving 🔥

[@Heygrillhey]

Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours. 😊

[@smokeyeyesbbq]

Can we do a recipe together ! Haha I’m in Kansas City an have attended the American royal bbq an we smoke everything on the grill

[@AwesomeFinish]

What kind of wood do you recommend for the smoker that will compliment the flavors? I didn't see it mentioned in the video or on the recipe sheet.

[@Heygrillhey]

I like to stick with more mild woods here, like apple, cherry, or alder.

[@davidwade6253]

I use a Weber Smoky Mountain. I love the way meats turn out. And it absolutely loves 225 degrees. Do you ever use one?

[@johnmills837]

Doubt it. She smokes high end

[@Czar1980s]

Of course your cooking is always amazing, I'm trying this recipe for my 1st Turkey thank you Sus for another great recipe to add to my list..

[@Fede-nw3io]

How many days in advance does a 15 pound bird needs to thaw in the fridge?

[@Heygrillhey]

3-4 days!

[@dhansen6923]

What kind of wood did you use in the smoker?

[@sabrinawoodward6171]

I tried your smoke turkey video to make a smoke turkey for my family for Thanksgiving 2020. It turned out amazing. Thank you so much. 🦃

[@Heygrillhey]

That is awesome! Happy Thanksgiving!

[@sabrinawoodward6171]

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. 🦃

[@albertlajoie5766]

Would you half the salt if you have a Turkey that comes injected?

[@juniorurena3435]

What kind of pellets did you use ?

[@Heygrillhey]

I used Camp Chef competition blend. I find that the flavor of pellet doesn't matter much. I can't really taste a difference. It's more important that they're made 100% out of the wood they say they are. Lumberjack, Bear Mountain, and Knotty Wood are great brands!

[@hoss6048]

What type of wood in the smoker?

[@jakester28791]

So if you have a turkey that is pre-brined, should I use a rub?

[@Heygrillhey]

Yes, a rub will work well with a pre-brined bird!

[@gocubs1815]

Genius idea: brine it like that, THEN spatchcock it like in the other turkey video, then put it on the smoker

[@joegallagher1842]

MIne is smoking right now. I’ll be interested to see if I get that same darkened look. Stay tuned.

[@pyro3rg]

Brining only with no seasoning/rub? I feel like you're missing a lot of potential flavor here.