Smoked Turkey

1 Turkey – 10 to 14 pounds, completely thawed
Hickory Injector Sauce (Right)
1 white onion, cut into 8 pieces
1 apple, cut into 8 pieces
2-3 stalks celery, cut into 2” pieces
Olive Oil
LRS Original Blend

Hickory Injector Sauce
1/2 cup chicken broth
3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon
LRS Original Blend

Place
ingredients in sauce pan and heat until butter is melted.

1.      Do not remove metal clamp from legs.

2.      Place turkey in a foil roasting pan.

3.      Measure 2 tablespoons of LRS Original Blend and sprinkle inside of turkey.

4.      Place onion, apple and celery pieces inside of turkey and under skin above the breasts.

5.      Inject a syringe full of sauce into thickest part of each breast and at base of breast aiming towards the neck.  Also inject sauce into each leg and thigh.  Pour any remaining sauce into the turkey cavity along with the vegetables and apples.

6.      Brush turkey with olive oil.

7.      Sprinkle turkey liberally with LRS Original Blend.

8.      Cover turkey with foil, sealing edges around pan.

9.      Use the indirect method for grilling by placing turkey away from the fire.

10.  If you are using a charcoal grill, add charcoal as needed to keep the fire burning.

11.  After 3-1/2  hours, remove foil covering to allow turkey to brown.

12.  Turkey is done when the internal temperature of the thigh is between 170° to 180°.  The drumstick should move freely in the joint.

 


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