This one's everything about doing turkey the proper way– give it time to salt water, get that skin great and dry, and let the smoke do the rest.
I'm smoking this on my pellet grill, however this approach deals with any pit that can hold consistent heat.
The brine keeps it juicy, the smoke develops flavor in every layer, and the skin handles that deep, golden color that just appears like Thanksgiving.
WHAT MALCOM USED IN THIS RECIPE:
– HowToBBQRight Ultimate Brine Set –
– Malcom's Bird Salt water
– Meat Bags – Brining Bags
– Killer Hogs AP Seasoning
– Malcom's King Craw Cajun Flavoring
– Chicken Rack
– Non Reusable Barbeque Boards
– Thermoworks DOT
– BBQ Gloves
Smoked Turkey Recipe
– 1 whole turkey (12– 18 lbs), thawed
– HowToBBQRight Ultimate Brine Set
OR
– 1 bottle Malcom's Bird Brine
– 1 bottle Killer Hogs AP Spices
– 1 bottle Malcom's King Craw Cajun Seasoning
– Meat Bag
– Water (adequate to completely immerse turkey).
– 1 stalk celery, cut into portions.
– 1 medium onion, quartered.
– 1 apple, quartered.
– 3 cloves garlic, smashed.
– Cooking spray or oil (for finishing the skin).
– Chicken Rack (optional).
Instructions.
1. Salt water the Turkey.
Mix one bottle of Bird Salt water with 1 gallon of water till liquified. Place the turkey in a big brining bag or container and put the salt water mix over the bird. Include enough cold water to completely submerge.
Seal the bag (or cover the container) and refrigerate for 24 hr. For larger turkeys (over 16 lbs), brine up to two days.
2. Dry and Prep.
Eliminate the turkey from the salt water and discard the liquid. Pat the skin totally dry with paper towels– this is essential to getting crispy skin.
3. Stuff the Cavity.
Place the celery, onion, apple and garlic (usage whatever aromatics you like) inside the cavity. Connect the legs together and tuck the wing ideas below so the turkey cooks equally.
4. Oil and Season.
Lightly coat the whole surface area of the turkey with cooking spray or oil.
Season the backside initially with a medium coat of Killer Hogs AP Seasoning, followed by a medium coat of Malcom's King Craw Cajun Flavoring.
Flip the turkey onto a rack and repeat on the top side with the very same layers of flavoring.
5. Smoke the Turkey.
Pre-heat your smoker or grill to 275 ° F using pecan pellets (or your preferred wood).
Location the turkey on the pit, focused for even airflow, and cook up until the internal temperature in the inmost part of the breast reaches 160 ° F. 6. Rest and Serve.
Remove the turkey from the cigarette smoker and rest for 20 minutes. The internal temperature will carry over to about 165 ° F in the breast and 175 ° F in the dark meat.
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Cooked to perfection nothing like smoked turkey👍🏻 thanks for sharing ✌🏻😎
Just got my bird brine and bags yesterday. I’m pumped!!
Most other channels would upload a vid like this a day late and a dollar short, Malcom uploads three weeks early because he’s 🔥
My #1 go to when family comes over for bbq recipes. DUDE ROX
Yup. This guy is the best there is. Almost everyone else waits until the morning of Turkey Day to post their videos.
I’ve been using Malcolm’s thanksgiving and Christmas recipes for years. The family loves them. Going to smoke another turkey in about 20 days.
Fire? Are you twelve years of age?
Too bad he can’t keep his products IN STOCK! 😢 I guess it’s a good and bad thing for him but sucks
thats a clapper right there jack
Followed one of malcolms spatchcock pellet grill recipes last year. Easily one of the best birds ive ever had. Id say its better than the one my wife makes every year….but its my wife.
Brother, that is a beautiful bird.
It’s like you can taste the actual turkey through the screen with the way Malcom describes. Dude could smoke some refried beans and make it look like you’ve been missing out your whole life by not making refried beans. Truly amazing and one of kind.
I know it’s holiday season when I see my first Turkey smoking recipe from Malcom Reed!
I’ve followed him for a few years now.Can never go wrong with malcolm
Came to visit brother Malcolm’s channel for a refresher on smoking a bird. He did not disappoint
You original turkey video from years ago is my go to can’t beat it
Are you referring to the pulled turkey? I ask coz I was planning to cook turkey this thanksgiving that way so curious to know!
Malcolm made me a legend out here in these streets 😂😂
Man, that made me want to pull the dang bird today and cook it. Thanks for sharing.
Just ordered some of Malcoms bird brine and came looking for my old go-to smoked turkey recipe…and then saw this new video. Did not disappoint!
YOU’RE THE MAN MALCOLM. BEST IN THE BUSINESS.
I ordered/received your brining kit. Turkey is in the fridge thawing. Can’t wait to smoke my Thanksgiving turkey.
new malcolm video are you kidding me???? Im so excited. Always the best on yt
Thanks Malcom, great video. This is my first turkey so I followed your vid to a T. We’re doing an early dinner so I put mine to bed at midnight and it just hit 160 this morning. Can’t wait to eat it, it looks and smells unbelievably good. Happy thanksgiving brother!
Just tried this for Christmas. Came out exactly as you said following the directions. best, turkey ever had. Definitely going to follow you for some other smoker recipes.