Description
A delicious smoked turkey recipe wrapped in a savory bacon lattice for a flavorful holiday feast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole turkey
- 12 slices bacon
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon rosemary
- 2 cups chicken broth
Instructions
- Preheat your smoker to 225°F.
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, thyme, and rosemary.
- Rub the mixture over the turkey.
- Wrap the turkey with bacon slices in a lattice pattern.
- Place the turkey in the smoker and add chicken broth to the water pan.
- Smoke the turkey for about 6 hours or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Let it rest for 30 minutes before carving.
Notes
- This recipe is ideal for holiday gatherings.
- Make sure to monitor the internal temperature using a meat thermometer.
- The bacon adds both flavor and moisture to the turkey.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Smoking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg