Smoked Turkey With Sweet Coffee Glaze Recipe

Name: Smoked Turkey With Sweet Coffee Glaze
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 gallons water; 1 cup apple cider vinegar; 1/2 cup french roast ground coffee or 1/2 cup ground chicory coffee; 1 large onion, halved; 12 large fresh thyme sprigs, tied together; 1/4 cup kosher salt; 1 tablespoon black peppercorns; 2 cups light brown sugar or 3 cups cane syrup; 1 (11 lb) whole turkey; 3 cups hickory chips; vegetable oil, for brushing

Servings: persons

2 gallons water
1 cup apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup french roast ground coffee or 1/2 cup ground chicory coffee
1 large onion, halved
12 large fresh thyme sprigs, tied together
1/4 cup kosher salt
1 tablespoon black peppercorns
2 cups light brown sugar or 3 cups cane syrup
1 (11 lb) whole turkey
3 cups hickory chips
vegetable oil, for brushing

1
Bring 1 gallon of the water to a boil in a large pot and keep warm.
2
In a stockpot large enough to hold the turkey, combine cider vinegar, coffee, onion, thyme, salt and peppercorns with 1 3/4 cups of the brown sugar or syrup (or 3/4 of the brown sugar/syrup mixture) and the remaining gallon of water. Bring to a boil.
3
Hold turkey by legs and ease into the hot brine, neck end down. Add enough of the hot water to the stockpot to cover turkey and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
4
Remove turkey from the stockpot. Strain 2 cups of the braising liquid into a heatproof bowl and stir in the remaining 1/4 cup brown sugar or remaining cane syrup (or remaining brown sugar/syrup mixture). Discard the remaining liquid.
5
Meanwhile, light a charcoal grill or preheat a gas grill.
6
Right before the turkey has finished simmering, add 2 cups of the hickory chips to the coals. When the chips start smoking, brush the turkey breast with oil. Set the turkey, breast side down, on the grill.
7
Cover & smoke over a low flame for 15 minutes. Baste turkey with reserved braising liquid - turn it breast side up and baste again. Cover grill and continue smoking for about 40 minutes longer, basting occasionally with braising liquid and adding more coals or hickory chips to grill as necessary.
8
The turkey is done when a thermometer inserted in the inner thigh registers 165u00b0.
9
Place the turkey on a cutting board and let rest 20 minutes before carving.

792

kcal

Calories

Fat

183

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 gallons water, 1 cup apple cider vinegar, 1/2 cup french roast ground coffee or 1/2 cup ground chicory coffee, 1 large onion, halved, and more.

Yes, Smoked Turkey With Sweet Coffee Glaze 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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Smoked Turkey With Sweet Coffee Glaze

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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