Total Time: 8 hours 15 mins
Servings: 15
Ingredients
- 13 pound whole turkey (thawed)
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons seasoned salt
- 1/2 cup butter
- 24 ounces cola flavored soda pop (We used Coca Cola)
- 1 large apple (quartered)
- 1 large onion (quartered)
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon ground pepper
Instructions
- Remove the neck and giblets from the turkey, and pat the turkey dry.
- Rub the minced garlic all over the turkey, then sprinkle the entire outside of the bird with seasoned salt.
- Place the turkey in a large roasting pan or disposable aluminum pan.
- Stuff the large cavity of the bird with the remaining ingredients.
- Cover the turkey loosely with foil.
- Prepare the smoker and heat to 250 degrees Fahrenheit. Place the turkey in the smoker and baste every 1-2 hours with turkey juices from the pan.
- Smoke until the internal temperature reaches 180 degrees Fahrenheit in the thickest part of the thigh. It’s good to plan 30 minutes per pound when you smoke a turkey between 225-250 degrees Fahrenheit. This turkey was 13 pounds and took about 7-8 hours to get to temperature.
- Remove the turkey from the smoker and allow it to sit, still covered with foil, for 10 minutes before slicing.
Propane Smoker Safety
- Read and follow the manufacturer’s instruction manual
- Position your smoker in a safe location, at least 5 feet from the house and clear of any outdoor decorations and/or furniture.
- Check your tank and hoses for leaks
- Follow proper ignition practices
- Be present and check your smoker often
- Be aware of Fire knowledge & safety, make sure to have an extinguisher on hand!
- Be aware of smoke and the harm it can cause
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