Smoked Turkey

Name: Smoked Turkey
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 3 h
Yield: 14
Cuisine: American,
Ingredients: 2 tbsps onions minced; 1 tbsp parsley flakes; 2 tsps sage rubbed; 2 tsps thyme leaves; 2 tsps garlic powder; 4 tsps kosher salt; 2 tsps black pepper ground; 1 tbsp lemon zest; 1 whole turkey (about 14 pounds) fresh or frozen, thawed

For a new take on Thanksgiving turkey, try smoked turkey! Rubbed with an aromatic blend of McCormick® herbs and spices, dinner guests are wowed with smoky, juicy flavor in every delicious bite.

15m

PREP TIME

3hr

COOK TIME

404

CALORIES

9

INGREDIENTS

Servings: 14

Ingredients

2 tablespoons McCormick® Minced Onions
1 tablespoon McCormick® Parsley Flakes
2 teaspoons McCormick® Rubbed Sage
2 teaspoons McCormick® Whole Thyme Leaves
2 teaspoons McCormick® Garlic Powder
4 teaspoons kosher salt
2 teaspoons McCormick® Pure Ground Black Pepper
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 whole turkey (about 14 pounds), fresh or frozen, thawed

KEY PRODUCTS

INSTRUCTIONS

1 Mix spices, seasonings and lemon zest in small bowl. Set aside.
2 Pat turkey dry with paper towels. Rub all over with seasoning mixture, making sure to sprinkle some of the seasoning underneath of skin. Place turkey on wire rack on rimmed baking sheet. Refrigerate, uncovered, at least 8 hours or up to 24 hours for more flavor.
3 Heat smoker to 275°F per manufacturer’s directions using your favorite type of smoking wood or pellets. Place turkey directly on smoker grate. Close smoker.
4 Smoke 3 hours or until internal temperature reaches 165°F in breast or 170°F in thigh. Remove from smoker and tent with foil. Allow to rest 15 minutes before slicing and serving.