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Smoked Turkey Delight

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PREP TIME
20 min
COOKING TIME
600 min
TOTAL TIME
620 min
SERVINGS
13 servings
Dinner
Smoked Turkey Delight
Ingredients
  • 1 (10 pound) whole turkey, neck and giblets removed
  • 4 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 2 tablespoons seasoned salt
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 2 (12 fluid ounce) cans cola-flavored carbonated beverage
  • 1 medium apple, quartered
  • 1 medium onion, quartered
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
  • 2 cups hickory wood chips, or more as needed
Instructions
1
Preheat your smoker to the optimal temperature range of 225 to 250 degrees Fahrenheit (110 to 120 degrees Celsius).
2
Next, give the turkey a thorough rinse under cold running water and gently pat it dry with paper towels.
3
Apply a generous amount of crushed garlic to the exterior surface of the turkey, followed by a sprinkle of seasoned salt.
4
Carefully place the turkey into a disposable roasting pan to contain any juices or mess during cooking.
5
Stuff the turkey's cavity with a mixture of melted butter, cola, diced apple, sautéed onion, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to infuse it with rich flavors.
6
Cover the turkey loosely with aluminum foil to prevent overcooking and promote even cooking.
7
Add wood chips to your smoker according to the manufacturer's instructions for optimal smoke flavor.
8
Carefully place the roasting pan into the preheated smoker, ensuring it's positioned for even heat distribution.
9
Smoke the turkey continuously, basting it every 1 to 2 hours with the savory juices from the bottom of the roasting pan, for a total of 5 hours.
10
If desired, replenish the wood chips to maintain a consistent smoke flavor throughout the cooking process.
11
Continue smoking and basting the turkey until it reaches an internal temperature of 180 degrees Fahrenheit (80 degrees Celsius), as indicated by an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone.