Traeger Smoked Turkey

Enjoy this easy Traeger smoked turkey for Thanksgiving or other special occasions. This bird is brined in our signature citrus brine kit, rubbed down with Turkey rub, and smoked over none other than our Turkey Blend hardwood for flavor inside and out.

January 11, 2024

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 4 hours

Servings: 8

Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

1/2 Pound Butter
6 Cloves Garlic, minced
8 Sprigs Fresh Thyme
1 Sprig Fresh Rosemary
1 Tbsp. Cracked Black Pepper
1/2 Tbsp. Kosher Salt
1 (12 lb) Whole Turkey

Originally Posted By: Traeger Kitchen

Instructions

Step 1

Set the grill temperature to 300°F and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.

Step 2

In a small bowl, combine softened butter with minced garlic, thyme leaves, chopped rosemary, black pepper and kosher salt.

Step 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.

Step 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°F and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.

Step 5

Place turkey on the grill and smoke for 3-4 hours. Check the internal temperature, the desired temperature is 175°F in the thigh next to the bone, and 160°F in the breast. Traeger smoked turkey will continue to cook once taken off grill to reach a final temperature of 165°F in the breast.

Step 6

Let rest for 10-15 minutes before serving. Enjoy!