Traeger Recipes: Traditional Smoked Thanksgiving Turkey. The best Thanksgiving turkey recipe calls for simple spices & primal wood-fired flavor.

PREP TIME: 15 minutes
COOK TIME: 4 hours
PELLETS: cherry
SERVING: 8

Ingredients:

• 1/2 Pound butter
• 6 Clove garlic, minced
• 8 Sprig fresh thyme
• 1 Sprig fresh rosemary
• 1 Tablespoon cracked black pepper
• 1/2 Tablespoon kosher salt
• 20 Pound (12 lb) whole turkey

Directions:

1. Set the grill temperature to 300℉ and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.
2. In a small bowl, combine softened butter with minced garlic, thyme leaves, chopped rosemary, black pepper and kosher salt.
   INGREDIENTS:
   1/2 Pound butter6 Clove garlic, minced

   8 Sprig fresh thyme

   1 Sprig fresh rosemary

   1 Tablespoon cracked black pepper

   1/2 Tablespoon kosher salt

3. Prep the turkey by separating the skin from the breast creating a pocket to stuff the butter-herb mixture in. Cover the entire breast with 1/4″ thickness of butter mixture.
   INGREDIENT: 20 Pound (12 lb) whole turkey
4. Season the whole turkey with kosher salt and black pepper. Optional: Stuff turkey cavity with Traditional Stuffing recipe. When ready to cook, set the grill temperature to 300℉ and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.
5. Place turkey on the grill and smoke for 3-4 hours. Check the internal temperature, the desired temperature is 175℉ in the thigh next to the bone, and 160℉ in the breast. Turkey will continue to cook once taken off grill to reach a final temperature of 165℉ in the breast.
6. Let rest for 10-15 minutes before serving.

In conclusion, ENJOY this delicious Traditional Smoked Thanksgiving Turkey! Click here to check out H&S Feed’s recipes for Easy Thanksgiving Dishes from last year.

Recipe Source: Traeger