Spice rubbed smoked Turkey
I make this every Thanksgiving and my Family won't have it any other way. Although they don't have to get up at the crack of dawn to make it.
Equipment
- Smoker
Ingredients
- 1 13-15 lb Turkey thawed
- 4 tbls Grumpy Chipotle seasoning
- 3 tbls garlic minced
- 2 cups Dr Pepper you can use apple juice or sweet tea
Instructions
- 1. Remove the neck and giblets from the turkey, and pat the turkey dry.2. Rub the minced garlic all over the turkey, then generously coat the entire inside and outside of the bird with the spice mix.3. Place the turkey in a large roasting pan or disposable aluminum pan and add liquid to the pan5. Cover the turkey loosely with foil.6. Prepare the smoker and heat to 250 degrees Fahrenheit. I prefer cherry wood for turkey. Place the turkey in the smoker and baste every 1-2 hours with turkey juices from the pan. 7. Smoke until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit in the thickest part of the thigh. It’s good to plan 30 minutes per pound when you smoke a turkey between 225-250 degrees Fahrenheit. This turkey was 13 pounds and took about 6-7 hours to get to temperature. 8. Remove the turkey from the smoker and allow it to sit, still covered with foil, for 10 minutes before slicing.
