Name: Traeger Spatchcock Smoked Turkey
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 11 LB whole turkey; 3 tbsp olive oil; ½ cup BBQ rub (or poultry seasoning); 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened; ¼ tsp salt; ¼ tsp pepper; 1 tsp fresh chopped rosemary; 1 tsp fresh chopped thyme; ¼ cup BBQ sauce; 2 tbsp honey; 1 tbsp brown sugar; 2 tbsp salted butter; ½ cup salted butter; 2 tbsp garlic, diced; 1 tbsp fresh chopped parsley; ½ medium lemon, freshly squeezed

Description

A tender and juicy Traeger smoked turkey, perfectly spatchcocked for quick cooking and delicious flavors, ideal for any festive gathering.

Ingredients

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11 LB whole turkey
3 tbsp olive oil
½ cup BBQ rub (or poultry seasoning)
2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp pepper
1 tsp fresh chopped rosemary
1 tsp fresh chopped thyme
¼ cup BBQ sauce
2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp salted butter
½ cup salted butter
2 tbsp garlic, diced
1 tbsp fresh chopped parsley
½ medium lemon, freshly squeezed

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Instructions

Prep the turkey: Remove the turkey from its packaging, discard the inside parts, and pat it dry using a paper towel.
Spatchcock the turkey: Cut along each side of the backbone and remove it. Flip the turkey so the breast side is up and push down in the center to flatten it.
(Optional) Add compound butter: Mix softened butter with rosemary, thyme, and salt, then smear it between the skin and the meat.
Season the turkey: Drizzle olive oil over the turkey and massage it into the skin, then generously apply the BBQ rub.
(Optional) Chill before smoking: Let the turkey sit in seasoning for at least 30 minutes or overnight in the fridge.
Preheat your smoker: Preheat your Traeger smoker to 275°F.
Smoke the turkey: Place the turkey breast side up on the grill grates and smoke for about 1.5 hours.
(Optional) Prep the baste: Combine basting ingredients in a small pan and add to the smoker after 30 minutes.
Raise the temperature: Increase the smoker to 350°F, brush the turkey with the remaining baste.
Check the internal temperature: Ensure it reaches at least 165°F in the breast and 175°F in the thigh.
Rest the turkey: Let it rest for at least 30 minutes under foil before carving.

Notes

For extra flavor, consider chilling the turkey overnight in the rub and experimenting with different herbs and glazes.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 120 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Smoking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/8 of the turkey
Calories: 350
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 250mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 3g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 36g
Cholesterol: 120mg