Cajun Smoked Turkey Recipe Recipe

Name: Cajun Smoked Turkey Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 12-ounce bottle beer, at room temperature; 1/2 cup butter, melted; 6 large garlic cloves; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 2 tablespoon Creole seasoning; 1 tablespoons liquid crab boil; 1 tablespoon Louisiana-style hot sauce; 1 tablespoon Kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 12-14lb natural turkey, rinsed and patted dry with paper towels; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon cumin; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 2 fist-sized chunks of apple wood or other light smoking wood

Servings: persons

1 12-ounce bottle beer, at room temperature
1/2 cup butter, melted
6 large garlic cloves
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoon Creole seasoning
1 tablespoons liquid crab boil
1 tablespoon Louisiana-style hot sauce
1 tablespoon Kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 12-14lb natural turkey, rinsed and patted dry with paper towels
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 fist-sized chunks of apple wood or other light smoking wood

1
To make the injection, place beer, butter, garlic, Worcestershire, Creole seasoning, liquid crab boil, hot sauce, salt, and cayenne pepper in the jar of a blender and puree until completely smooth. Using a meat injection syringe, inject mixture into meat of turkey all over with each injection spaced about 1-inch apart.
2
To make the rub, combine paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, oregano, cumin, salt, black pepper, and cayenne in a small bowl. Season turkey inside and out with rub. Fold wings under the body and tie the legs together, then brush entire turkey lightly with vegetable oil.
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Fire up
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or
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to 325u00b0F, adding smoking wood chunks when at temperature. When wood is ignited and producing smoke, place turkey in smoker or grill and smoke until an instant read thermometer registers 165u00b0F in thickest part of the breast, about 2 to 3 hours.
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Remove the turkey from smoker and allow to rest, uncovered, for 20 to 30 minutes. Carve and serve.

580

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 12-ounce bottle beer, at room temperature, 1/2 cup butter, melted, 6 large garlic cloves, 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, and more.

Yes, Cajun Smoked Turkey Recipe falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cajun Smoked Turkey Recipe

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