Smoked Whole Turkey in a Bag Recipe

Name: Smoked Whole Turkey in a Bag
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups kosher salt; 3/4 cup sugar; 2 cups bottled smoke; One 12-pound fresh or fully thawed turkey (not kosher); 2 to 3 tablespoons Cheater No-Salt Dry Rub (page 47); Dried oregano, sage, marjoram, and thyme; 3 celery ribs, cut into 2- to 3-inch pieces; 1 medium onion, cut into wedges; 8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter, melted; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups kosher salt
3/4 cup sugar
2 cups bottled smoke
One 12-pound fresh or fully thawed turkey (not kosher)
2 to 3 tablespoons Cheater No-Salt Dry Rub (page 47)
Dried oregano, sage, marjoram, and thyme
3 celery ribs, cut into 2- to 3-inch pieces
1 medium onion, cut into wedges
8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter, melted
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1
COMBINE 1 1/2 gallons of cold water with the brine ingredients in a cooler large enough to hold the turkey, but small enough that you dont need too many additional gallons of brine to cover it.
2
Brine the turkey for 24 hours.
3
In cold weather, leave the cooler outdoors.
4
Otherwise, place a gallon-size, sealable plastic bag filled with ice on top of the turkey and cover tightly.
5
Add ice as necessary to keep the brine water cold.
6
REMOVE the turkey from the brine.
7
Rinse and pat dry.
8
HEAT the oven to 325F.
9
SPRINKLE the turkey cavity and skin with plenty of the dry rub.
10
Sprinkle with the herbs to taste.
11
Place the celery and onion in the cavity.
12
PLACE the bird in a turkey-size oven bag set in a roasting pan.
13
Holding the bag open, brush the turkey with the butter.
14
Following the package directions for the oven bag, Add the flour and cut the slits in the bag.
15
SEAL and bake for 15 minutes per pound, or until the internal temperature in the thigh is at least 175F and the breast is 160F.
16
LET the turkey rest for 10 to 15 minutes.
17
Discard the onion and celery and carve.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups kosher salt, 3/4 cup sugar, 2 cups bottled smoke, One 12-pound fresh or fully thawed turkey (not kosher), and more.

Yes, Smoked Whole Turkey in a Bag 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.

Smoked Whole Turkey in a Bag

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