How To Make Smoked Turkey (Without Smoker)
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 whole turkey (12-14 lbs)
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 tablespoon of salt
- 1 tablespoon of garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon of smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon of black pepper
- 1 teaspoon of dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon of dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon of dried sage
- 1 teaspoon of onion powder
- 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
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Rinse the turkey and pat it dry with paper towels.
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In a small bowl, mix together the salt, garlic powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, dried thyme, dried rosemary, dried sage, onion powder, and cayenne pepper to make a rub.
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Rub the olive oil all over the turkey, then sprinkle the rub evenly over the entire turkey, making sure to get into the crevices and under the skin.
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Place the turkey on a rack in a roasting pan, breast side up.
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Roast the turkey in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes per pound, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) in the thickest part of the thigh.
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Remove the turkey from the oven and let it rest for 20-30 minutes before carving.
Nutrition
- Calories : 420kcal
- Total Fat : 14g
- Saturated Fat : 2g
- Cholesterol : 186mg
- Sodium : 1513mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 0g
- Dietary Fiber : 0g
- Sugar : 0g
- Protein : 24g
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