Smoked Turkey

Name: Smoked Turkey
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 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

By: McCormick Kitchens

Made With:

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.

Recipe Info

Prep Time:

15m
Cook Time:

3h
Ingredients:

9
Servings:

14
User Rating:

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

Nutrition Information

(per serving)

Calories 404
Carbohydrates 1 g
Cholesterol 242 mg
Protein 64 g
Saturated Fat 5 g
Sodium 778 mg
Total Fat 16 g

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.

Key products

McCormick® Minced Onions, 2 oz

$5.49

Unit price: per

McCormick® Parsley Flakes, 0.25 oz

$3.99

Unit price: per

McCormick® Rubbed Sage, 0.5 oz

$6.99

Unit price: per

McCormick® Whole Thyme Leaves, 0.75 oz

$6.99

Unit price: per

McCormick® Garlic Powder, 3.12 oz

$6.49

Unit price: per

McCormick® Pure Ground Black Pepper, 3 oz

$6.99

Unit price: per

Instructions

Mix spices, seasonings and lemon zest in small bowl. Set aside.
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.
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.
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.