Ultimate Smoked Turkey Recipe Traeger Grills

ULTIMATE SMOKED TURKEY RECIPE - TRAEGER GRILLS

Steps:

• The day before smoking, brine the turkey according to the Traeger Turkey Brine Kit package instructions. Remove from the brine, rinse. and pat dry.
• Season the inside cavity with 2 tablespoons of Traeger Pork & Poultry Rub.
• Use your hands to carefully separate the turkey skin from the meat over the breasts, creating a pocket. Spread the softened butter under the skin and over the breasts in an even layer about 1/4 inch thick. Season the outside of the turkey with the remaining Traeger Pork & Poultry Rub.
• Transfer the turkey to the refrigerator to chill for at least 1 hour.
• Remove the turkey from the refrigerator. Truss the legs and tuck the wing tips underneath the bird. Place the turkey in a roasting pan.
• When ready to cook, set the Traeger temperature to 225℉ and preheat with the lid closed for 15 minutes. For optimal flavor, use Super Smoke, if available.
• Insert the probe into the thickest part of the turkey breast. Place the roasting pan on the grill grates. Close the lid and cook until the internal temperature reaches 100-110℉.
• Increase the grill temperature to 350℉ and continue cooking until the internal temperature reaches 160℉, 3-4 hours more (check every 30 minutes after the grill temperature is increased).
• Remove the bird from the grill and let rest for at least 30 minutes before carving. (The internal temperature will continue to rise to reach a finished temperature of 165°F.) Enjoy!

ULTIMATE SMOKED TURKEY RECIPE | TRAEGER GRILLS

Steps:

• The day before, brine the turkey according to the Traeger Turkey Brine Kit package directions. Remove from brine, rinse and pat dry.
• Season the inside cavity with 2 tablespoons Traeger Pork & Poultry Rub reserving the rest for the exterior.
• Prepare the turkey by separating the skin from the breast creating a pocket to stuff the softened butter in. Cover the entire breast with 1/4 inch thickness of butter.
• Season the exterior of the bird with remaining rub.
• Transfer to the fridge and let chill for at least 1 hour.
• Remove from the fridge and truss the legs and tuck the wing tips back around the bird.
• When ready to cook, set the Traeger to 225℉ and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes. For optimal flavor, use Super Smoke if available.
• Place the turkey in a roasting pan and place directly on the grill grate. Cook until the internal temperature reaches 100-110℉.
• Increase the temperature on the grill to 350℉ and continue to cook until an instant read thermometer registers 160℉ when inserted in the thickest part of the breast (check every 30 minutes after grill temperature is increased), about 3 to 4 hours total cook time. Turkey will continue to cook once taken off grill to reach a final temperature of 165℉ in the breast.
• Remove the bird from the grill and let rest for at least 30 minutes before carving. Enjoy!