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Smoked Turkey (Southern Living

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This Southern main features - to 15-pound) turkey, Salt, Sugar, Ground cinnamon, Apple. It delivers hearty, protein-packed satisfaction, sweet, indulgent flavor. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 14
Calories: 139.3
Dietary: Gluten-free
Description
This Southern main features - to 15-pound) turkey, Salt, Sugar, Ground cinnamon, Apple. It delivers hearty, protein-packed satisfaction, sweet, indulgent flavor. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ingredients
  • 1 (10- to 15-pound) turkey
  • 1 tablespoon Salt
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Ground cinnamon
  • 1 Apple, cored, peeled, and
Directions
  1. 1
    quartered 2 md Onions, quartered 4 Stalks celery with leaves, -
  2. 2
    cut into thirds
  3. 3
    Remove giblets and neck from turkey; reserve for other uses.
  4. 4
    Rinse turkey; pat dry.
  5. 5
    Sprinkle cavity with salt.
  6. 6
    Combine sugar and cinnamon; dredge apple in cinnamon mixture.
  7. 7
    Stuff apple quarters, onion quarters, and celery stalks into cavity of turkey; close cavity with skewers.
  8. 8
    Tie ends of legs to tail with cord; lift wing tips up and over back so they are tucked under bird.
  9. 9
    Prepare charcoal fire in smoker, and let burn 10 to 15 minutes.
  10. 10
    Soak hickory chips in water at least 15 minutes.
  11. 11
    Place water pan in smoker, and fill with water.
  12. 12
    Place hickory chips on coals.
  13. 13
    Place turkey on food rack.
  14. 14
    Cover with smoker lid;
  15. 15
    cook 8 to 12 hours or until meat thermometer reaches 185 degrees when inserted in meaty part of thigh, making sure it does not touch bone.
  16. 16
    Smoking may take 9 to 12 hours.
  17. 17
    Refill water pan, and add charcoal as needed.
  18. 18
    Remove turkey from food rack; cover and chill.
  19. 19
    Thinly slice turkey to serve

Nutrition Facts

Servings 14

Amount Per Serving
Calories 139.3kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8.7g14%
Saturated Fat 5.1g26%
Cholesterol 38.6mg13%
Sodium 14649.5mg611%
Total Carbohydrate 8.1g3%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g8%
Sugars 5.1g
Protein 8.1g17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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