TraditionalThanksgiving Turkey

• Difficulty3/5
• Prep time15 mins
• Cook time3 hrs
• Serves8 - 12
• HardwoodCherry

The best Thanksgiving turkey recipe calls for simple spices & primal wood-fired flavor. Traeger is your recipe for success.

• (1) 18-20lb turkey
• 1/2 lb butter, softened
• 8 sprigs thyme

• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 sprig rosemary, rough chop

• 1 tbsp cracked black pepper
• 1/2 tbsp kosher salt

• (1) 18-20lb turkey
• 1/2 lb butter, softened
• 8 sprigs thyme
• 6 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 sprig rosemary, rough chop
• 1 tbsp cracked black pepper
• 1/2 tbsp kosher salt

Start the Traeger grill on Smoke with the lid open until the fire is established (4 to 5 minutes). Set the temperature to 300 degrees F and preheat, lid closed, for 5 to 10 minutes. 

In a small bowl combine butter with minced garlic, thyme leaves, chopped rosemary, black pepper and kosher salt.

Prep the turkey by separating the skin from the breast creating a pocket to stuff the compound butter in. Cover the entire breast with ¼ inch thickness of butter mixture.

Season the whole turkey with kosher salt and black pepper.

Optional: Stuff turkey cavity with Traditional Stuffing recipe.

Place turkey on grill and smoke for 3-4 hours or until the temperature reaches 160 degrees F. 

Cover with foil and let rest for 10-15 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

 

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