Pit Boss Smoked Turkey Recipe

Step 1

Heat your smoker or grill to 450F.

Step 2

Remove the giblets and tuck the wings under to keep the wingtips from burning

Step 3

Rinse thoroughly and pat dry with a paper towel

Step 4

Melt the butter and rub the outside of the turkey wr. Season outside and inside with salt and pepper.Place the herbss, onion, apple and orange inside the bird.Be careful not to overstuff the bird, you need space for air to still circulate

Step 5

Place turkey in preheated smoker, directly on grill grate, and smoke at 450°F for one hour. Then reduce the temperature to 225°F until the internal temperature of the turkey breast 165°F.

Step 6

Spritzing with apple juice/oil mixture thought the cook

Step 7

Make sure you place a pan on the rack under the turkey to catch the drippings.

Step 8

Once the turkey reaches an internal temperature of 165°F remove it from the smoker and let rest for at least 20 minutes.

Step 9

Carve, serve and enjoy your smoked turkey.