Spatchcock Smoked Turkey
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Ingredients
- 1 whole turkey (18 pounds)
- Olive oil cooking spray
- Seasonings: salt, pepper, garlic, AP rub, Mississippi grind rub
- Butcher's bird booster injection (2 cups water, 1 level scoop of mix)
- Butter
- Garlic cloves
- Poultry seasonings
Instructions
- Thaw the turkey in the refrigerator for several days until fully thawed.
- Spatchcock the turkey by removing the backbone with kitchen shears and splitting the breast bone.
- Season the turkey inside and out with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic, AP rub, and Mississippi grind rub.
- Inject the turkey with the butcher's bird booster injection mixture.
- Smoke the turkey on a grill at 275-300 degrees Fahrenheit for about 3.5 hours.
- Baste the turkey with melted butter infused with garlic and poultry seasonings during the cooking process.
- Cover the turkey with foil to prevent over-browning once it reaches a golden color.
- Cook until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Rest the turkey for 5 minutes before carving.
- Carve the turkey into legs, drum quarters, wings, and breast slices.
- Serve with a drizzle of the melted butter and enjoy!
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