Turkey In A Smoker

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 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 apple, quartered
• 1 onion, quartered
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 tablespoon ground black pepper

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 hrs

Ready Time: 10 hrs 20 mins


• preheat smoker to 225 to 250 degrees f (110 to 120 degrees c).
• rinse turkey under cold water, and pat dry. rub the crushed garlic over the outside of the bird, and sprinkle with seasoned salt. place in a disposable roasting pan. fill turkey cavity with butter, cola, apple, onion, garlic powder, salt, and ground black pepper. cover loosely with foil.
• smoke at 225 to 250 degrees f (110 to 120 degrees c) for 10 hours, or until internal temperature reaches 180 degrees f (80 degrees c) when measured in the thickest part of the thigh. baste the bird every 1 to 2 hours with the juices from the bottom of the roasting pan.