Honey Brined Smoked Turkey – a delicious recipe with gallon hot water, kosher salt, vegetable broth, honey, of ice, turkey. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Meat & Poultry
Servings:persons
1
Combine the hot water and the salt in a 54-quart cooler. Stir until the salt dissolves. Stir in the vegetable broth and the honey. Add the ice and stir. Place the turkey in the brine, breast side up, and cover with cooler lid.. Brine overnight, up to 12 hours.
2
Remove the turkey from the brine and dry thoroughly. Rub the bird thoroughly with the vegetable oil.
3
Set the smoker to 300 degrees F and smoke with hickory wood chips until the Turkey reaches 160 degrees F. Insert a thermometer into the thickest part of the breast meat.
4
Due to the smoking process, the Turkey will be darker than you may be used to. Don't worry, this is normal.
5
Once the bird reaches 160 degrees F, remove from grill, cover with aluminum foil, and allow to rest for 1 hour. Carve and serve.
395
kcal
Calories
2
g
Fat
93
g
Carbs
8
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
No additional tips available.
No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 8 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 gallon hot water, 1 pound kosher salt, 2 quarts vegetable broth, 1 pound honey, and more.
Yes, Honey Brined Smoked Turkey 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.
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