Holidays and Events Recipes Thanksgiving Turkey Smoked Smoked Turkey 4.6 (48) 36 Reviews 24 Photos This is an easy to make recipe. I've tried numerous others using colas, fancy pans, etc., but none come out near as good as this. Keeping it simple is the best way. Be sure to use a high-quality charcoal, so that it will burn for a long time. Turkey will be moist tender and smoky! Submitted by Glenn Updated on November 21, 2024 Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo 24 24 24 24 Prep Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 6 hrs Additional Time: 1 hr Total Time: 7 hrs 30 mins Servings: 18 Yield: 1 large turkey Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 18 servings 1 (12 pound) whole turkey, neck and giblets removed 1 (20 pound) bag high quality charcoal briquettes hickory chips or chunks Directions Place the charcoal into the bottom pan of the smoker. Light the coals and wait for the temperature of the smoker to come to 240 degrees F (115 degrees C). Lightly oil grate. Rinse turkey under cold water, and pat dry. Place hickory chips into a pan with water to cover. Place turkey onto the prepared grate. Add 2 handfuls damp chips at start of cooking, then a handful every couple of hours during the cooking process. Leave the lid on - DO NOT keep looking at the turkey, or you will let the heat out! Continue smoking until the internal temperature of the turkey reaches 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), or keep going until the coals die out. I Made It Print 134 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 447 Calories 21g Fat 60g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 18 Calories 447 % Daily Value * Total Fat 21g 27% Saturated Fat 6g 31% Cholesterol 176mg 59% Sodium 146mg 6% Protein 60g 121% Calcium 56mg 4% Iron 4mg 21% Potassium 602mg 13% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.