Hickory Smoked Bourbon Turkey Recipes

TURKEY IN A SMOKER

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This is a great recipe for smoked turkey. A barbecue grill is nearly impossible to cook a large bird. A smoker is best for this. I prefer hickory chips or hickory wood. Hickory generates a more even smokiness than other woods, and it does not matter whether the wood is green or seasoned. Mesquite, if not well seasoned, will generate a creosote type coating because of the sap that oozes out of the wood while cooking.

Provided by Doug Kacsir

Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Turkey Whole Turkey Recipes

Time 10h20m

Yield 13

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 (10 pound) whole turkey, neck and giblets removed
4 cloves garlic, crushed
2 tablespoons seasoned salt
½ cup butter
2 (12 fluid ounce) cans cola-flavored carbonated beverage
1 apple, quartered
1 onion, quartered
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon ground black pepper

Steps:

Preheat smoker to 225 to 250 degrees F (110 to 120 degrees C).
Rinse turkey under cold water, and pat dry. Rub the crushed garlic over the outside of the bird, and sprinkle with seasoned salt. Place in a disposable roasting pan. Fill turkey cavity with butter, cola, apple, onion, garlic powder, salt, and ground black pepper. Cover loosely with foil.
Smoke at 225 to 250 degrees F (110 to 120 degrees C) for 10 hours, or until internal temperature reaches 180 degrees F (80 degrees C) when measured in the thickest part of the thigh. Baste the bird every 1 to 2 hours with the juices from the bottom of the roasting pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 625.2 calories, Carbohydrate 9.8 g, Cholesterol 225.1 mg, Fat 31.7 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 71.2 g, SaturatedFat 11.6 g, Sodium 1184.8 mg, Sugar 7.6 g

HICKORY TURKEY

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With a delicious hickory-smoked flavor, this grilled turkey brings a southern twist to the Thanksgiving table-Kim Russell, North Wales, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 2h45m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

2 cups packed brown sugar
3/4 cup salt
1 jar (6 ounces) pickled ginger slices, drained
4 bay leaves
2 whole garlic bulbs, halved
2 tablespoons minced fresh marjoram or 2 teaspoons dried marjoram
2 tablespoons minced fresh thyme or 2 teaspoons dried thyme
2 tablespoons minced fresh sage
2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
3 quarts water
1-1/2 cups reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 cup maple syrup
1 turkey (12 to 14 pounds)
4 cups soaked hickory wood chips
1 large onion, cut into wedges
1 large navel orange, cut into wedges
6 garlic cloves, peeled
1/4 cup canola oil
2 tablespoons sesame oil

Steps:

In a stockpot, bring the first 12 ingredients to a boil. Cook and stir until sugar and salt are dissolved. Remove from the heat; cool to room temperature., Remove giblets from turkey; discard. Place a turkey-size oven roasting bag inside a second roasting bag; add turkey. Carefully pour cooled brine into bag. Squeeze out as much air as possible; seal bags and turn to coat. Place in a roasting pan. Refrigerate for 18-24 hours, turning occasionally., Prepare grill for indirect heat, using a drip pan. Add wood chips to grill according to manufacturer's directions. Drain turkey and discard brine. Rinse turkey under cold water; pat dry. Place the onion, orange and garlic inside cavity. Tuck wings under turkey; tie drumsticks together. Combine oils; rub over skin., Place turkey over the drip pan. Grill, covered, over indirect medium heat for 1 hour. Tent turkey with foil; grill 1-2 hours longer or until a thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh reads 170°-175°. Cover and let stand for 20 minutes before carving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 607 calories, Fat 31g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 245mg cholesterol, Sodium 235mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 73g protein.

HICKORY SMOKED TURKEY BREAST

Hickory Smoked Turkey Breast image

The butter in the injection and rub guarantees a tender and juicy bird. Simple ingredients with great results.

Provided by Soup Loving Nicole

Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Turkey Breasts

Time 3h40m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 (7 pound) whole turkey breast
½ cup chicken broth
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon poultry seasoning
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

Preheat a smoker to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C). Add hickory chips according to manufacturer's instructions.
Combine chicken broth, melted butter, salt, and poultry seasoning in a small bowl. Inject the solution evenly throughout the breast.
Melt remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in a small dish. Brush evenly over the breast.
Combine salt, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper in a small bowl. Sprinkle the rub over the entire breast, making sure to coat all sides evenly.
Place breast in the preheated smoker and smoke for 3 hours or until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F (71 degrees C). Remove from smoker and let rest for 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 665.7 calories, Carbohydrate 0.9 g, Cholesterol 256.7 mg, Fat 30.5 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 91.1 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Sodium 848.3 mg, Sugar 0.3 g