Ingredients
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- 1 whole turkey (12–14 pounds, thawed)
- 2 cups hickory or applewood chips (soaked for 30 minutes)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp salt
- 1 tbsp black pepper
- 3 tbsp seasoning blend (your choice)
- 1 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Rinse the thawed turkey under cold water and remove giblets. Pat dry with paper towels.
- Coat the turkey with olive oil and season generously with salt, pepper, and your favorite seasoning blend.
- Preheat smoker to 225°F (107°C) and add soaked wood chips.
- Place the turkey breast-side up on the smoker rack and pour chicken broth into the drip pan below.
- Smoke until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C), approximately 30 minutes per pound.
- Let the turkey rest for 20-30 minutes before carving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: Approximately 4 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Smoking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (227g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 140mg