Smoked Turkey Recipe For Beginners - Easy Smoked Turkey 

Great cook Joe, glad to see someone get ahead on the big birds well before Thanksgiving. I have been smoking turkeys for about 30 years now and I discovered long ago to do turkeys in the 10 to 12lb range,13 tops. You get a much better smoked meat ratio plus the cook time is shorter so more moist. I also do a overnight soak in brine. So here's a great tip,especially for anyone who is thinking about doing a brine for the first time. Find somewhere that sells 2 gallon heavy-duty ziploc bags. A 12lb bird will fit in that bag. A 13lb bird fits but it's tight. Anyway this means you only need to make 1 gallon of brine to do the bird. Place bird in bag, add brine, burp out the air and close. Now you can place in fridge or instead place in cooler then add ice. The bag keeps the cooler from contamination or diluting the brine. And again for folks new to the brine thing I use a very simple fool proof brine. One gallon of good tasting water,one cup table salt ( don't use kosher on a brine) one cup granulated suger and one cup brown sugar. Pour dry ingredients into one of those 2 gallon sized bags,pour in about 1/2 gallon water, stir well,then finish with the rest of the water. I normally make this the day before I brine the bird just to let everything dissolve good. Do not heat this brine. When it's time to brine pour out about 1/2 the water, save,place bird into bag and fill back in until there is enough to close and burp out air excess air. Sorry I got a little long on this reply, I'm just a bit passionate about smoking turkeys and I hope this debunks the myth that brines are difficult. Have a great day. Opp's really important to remember to ALWAYS rinse the bird thoroughly after the brine. If you don't it will be to salty. Just gonna have to trust me on that one everyone. Good luck. 🦃🦃🦃

Smoked turkey looking so good , the wings looking mighty tasty .

Oh my goodness!! Smoked turkey is the best!! Thank you for this!

Looks awesome. Followed real quick.

Delicious looking Turkey and great tips!

I will be using your methods for my smoked turkey brother!! The chicken halves you did awhile back are still my go too!! Made some last week!! Thank you!!

Made this exact recipe last year it was the BEST , watching again to get ready for this year

Super simple and easy. Thanks for helping a novice cook like me. 👍👍

Awesome Turkey Joe. That injection and rub looked right on. I like that pellet combo too. Very nicely done

Looks bomb AF Joe. Great easy recipe to follow.

Joe with another awesome video. I was planning on smoking my first turkey for thanksgiving this year and thanks to u I have a recipe I can follow. Thanks for the great video.

I’m smoking my first turkey. Thank you for making it simple. Keep up the great work.

Way to kick off the holidays my friend. That turkey looks amazing! I generally make 2 turkeys, 1 smoked & 1 roasted (for the gravy), there is NEVER any leftover smoked turkey. I usually brine but, I’m gonna give injection a shot this year. Thanksgiving & Christmas are going to be something special. Thanks for sharing 👍🏾. Stay safe & be well!

Killer looking bird joe! Doing a brisket and turkey class on November 7 just to see what they have to say. I have grilled my birds since the mid 90’s and have never been disappointed. Always looks good, juicy and very tasty, and they’re not bad leftovers either!

Heading to the Kansas City BBQ store tomorrow to pick up some fowl play. Thanks!

Looks wonderful

Beautiful bird. Super easy. Thanks for sharing!

Going with this method this year. Thanks Joe

I liked your trimming tips on the turkey

Really has my mouth watering

Great looking bird Brother Joe! Looked damn delicious,...Awesome tip on moving the top grate down👍 I'll be doing my turkey on the yoder for sure! Thanks for sharing brother, have yourself a great one, you all stay safe!👍👊🍻🤘

That turkey looks very juicy, and the skin looks great. Cheers, Joe!

Nice work Joe! I usually take Turkey day odd from grilling but this is making me rethink that!

Found your channel a few days ago from the “On the Rise” thing in the Explore feed. Really love your videos!

Beautiful looking Turkey. Great how to cook.

Thanks, Chef!

I need to do a bird at that high of a temp one of these days!!! I think that will rally help crisp up that skin!!! Great job Joe!!

Well once again you nailed it!! Will be trying that in about 1 month👍👍

Great cook

I love how u done jumped ahead of the game no no one should have a reason why they can’t smoke a turkey 🤗 awesome cook joe

Wow this looks awesome , think I’ll be smoking a turkey this Xmas . Thanks for this 👍👍

Thank you. How's it going? Great looking turkey. Have a happy thanksgiving next week. Lots of hugs.

Heyo Joe!.... that smoked Turkey looks absolutely scrumptious. I'm thinking about smoking some Boneless Turkey Breast. Thanks for sharing my brother. You and the family have a great week and stay safe. Cheers!

Beautiful Bird Joe ! Excellent cook and video!

Amazing looking bird Joe! The skin looked excellent 🤘🔥

Can't wait for thanksgiving!

Ur the Man with master plan!!!!!!

That really looked good! liked and subbed!

Nice brick trick Joe, Going to give that a try on the next turkey or brisket cook.

Great recipe. I think 425 is very hot. My 14 lb bird starting at room temp reached 165 in 1.25 hours with Traeger at 400. Still tasted delicious. Thanks for sharing.

Wow this turkey looks juicy and delicious... loved how you gave a history lesson with the pellets... the 🔑 keyword was "Jack Daniel's" make me rewind and listen to it 3 times... cheers 8)

Great style sir simple and efficient

So many ways to cook turkeys. Smoking you got to keep em juicy like that cause they can get dry. Good job!

Thanks for the information Joe. Did you just inject with butter? I wish you had shared your rub recipe.

Looks good bro 👍

Bout that time isn’t Joe?! Going to shoot a turkey vid next week and hope it looks as good as yours!

Happy Thanksgiving Bro thanks for the info so when the brace is 165 and the tires are 170 it is cooked And ready to come out

Looks amazing!! I like the legs, wings, thighs and tail as well. I think they have the best flavour!!

STARTING EARLY ARE WE LOL GREAT COOK LOOKS GOOD

Nice looking Turkey bbq bro

Uncle joe! Another great video

Thumbs up indeed...that smoked turkey looks fantastic. What's the name of that injector?

Awesome video, Joe! My wife and I are celebrating Thanksgiving on our own this year due to the pandemic, and she suggested smoking a turkey, so I’m excited to see how delicious yours turned out! Quick question though, with the temp turned to 425 for the entire cook, did you get a smoky flavor at all? Usually when I’m passed 300-350 or so, my smoker goes from being a smoker, to acting more like an outdoor oven. This is why I usually smoke at 200-250 before I crank it up to crisp things up.

Hi great video. Strange question but if you’re not into eating the skin is the rub necessary or does it’s flavor absorb into the meat? I’m hoping to smoke one on New Year’s Eve with my wood smoker. I’m new to all of this, and is injection necessary as well? Would cooking it without injection still turn out ok? Thanks, subscribing now.

Hi! Loved your video, question where do you get the LCC BBQ Fowl play and seasoning? Thanks

Great video - thank you. I'm pretty sure the rub and LC BBQ Fowl Play is going to cost more than the turkey itself but hey, I'm trusting you on the quality. Cheers.

Hi, I’d like to have our turkey ready at lunch, so to save time, can I prep the turkey the evening before and leave it it the fridge overnight?

How does injecting compare to brining the turkey or do you do both!

thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Another Great video! I got know where you got that injector from???

Joe, that turkey looks amazing! Can you tell me the brand of turkey you used. Was your turkey pre-brined by the manufacturer? Im having trouble finding a Turkey that was not pre-brined.

Nice 😋😋😋

Dang, dude. I'm ready for turkey now.

Do you have normal bricks wrapped in foil for the lifters?

Love your channel 100% great. One suggestion I highly recommend for your future videos is a much higher quality camera. Up close shots never turn out well for viewers, I.e. juiciness shots, etc. I know they’re expensive but I think it could be a solid investment as your channel is on the rise.

Where did you get the injector Gun from?

Looks good. Making one on the offset for Thanksgiving.

Joe where did you get your meat injector

Great video and u kept it simple. Is it ok to stuff the cavity with apples and onions?

Do you ever use a brine? I'm looking for tips, and recipes for a turkey this year on my Smokefire

Looks great. 425 is more baking than smoking ? with a pellet smoker I though you want 180-275? “For smoking”

Bravissimo un saluto dall’Italia

Awesome video. Do you brine the turkey?

where can i get an injector like that?

Looks delicious..can you inject more than one turkey with the injection or is it for a single use. Where did you get your cutting board made?

Cheers 😘

Can you share a link to that injector you are using, thanks

Quick question. I have always put rub between the skin and the breast as well as on top of the skin so that flavor touches the actual meat. Is this necessary or will the flavors soak through the skin to the meat.

Great Video! Question: If I have need to smoke a 18lb Turkey how long do I need to smoke it for and do I still keep it at 425?

Do you have a link for those probes, Joe?

When should you Inject a Turkey before grilling? Hi I'm So Excited and Nervous!! This is my 1st Thanksgiving Turkey🦃 !! I'm Dry Brining my Turkey Now, (Tuesday 11-23-2021) and I Plan To Grill it On My Slow 'N Sear® Kettle Grill (Early Thursday, Thanksgiving Morning 11-25-2021) My Question Is When Would You Use a Butter Injection Marinade or any Marinade, (NOW as the Turkey is Dry Brining or Before you start Grilling?) Happy Thanksgiving 🦃 Please Help

What size is the aluminum pan that you use in the video and where can I get one?

The comment about 'Mom running around trying to find the biggest turkey' made me think we are brothers :D

Niiiiiiiice

What kind of meat probe do you use?

Way to knock this one outa the park bro!!! Anything larger than 14 lbs is jacked up on steroids lol jk. Awesome video man!

Where can i get that droll apron???

I want that injector though

Mmmmmmh

Where you get that injector from

I’ve tried kosmos Turkey brine and man let me tell you that’s the best Turkey I smoked ever 🔥💯 with kosmos dirty bird rub 💯💯💯

What kind of electric knife is that?

Joe, flip the rack over for easier turning.

Man I wish you were my Uncle. I'd be at your house every day helping you do something or anything. Because I Kno you would take care of me - Mmmmm Mmmmm Mmmmm Yummy Yummy Yummy food. Great eating all the time, every day 🙂 Great presentation and video 👍 Thumbs Up 👍 Like 👍👏 ✌️🇺🇸✌️

The only way to improve this is to spatchcock it. Use a root roast and rub under the skin with some honey mustard. Never any leftover.

Where can I buy those seasonings at Walmart HEb?

I have a Fully Smoked Turkey

So if you inject the turkey you don't have to brine it?

The person with the thumb down most likely use a Turkey Bag to cook there Turkey in the Oven 🤣🤣😂😂😂

Great recipe, but injection to much leaves pockets of that stuff that’s uncooked