Grilling or smoking your Thanksgiving turkey can take your holiday meal to the next level with smoky, juicy flavor that oven roasting just can’t match. This collection walks you through everything you need to know, from prep and seasoning to cooking techniques that guarantee a perfectly cooked bird. Whether you’re a seasoned pitmaster or trying this for the first time, these tips and recipes make it easier than ever to serve a show-stopping turkey your guests will remember.
Smoked Turkey Brine Recipe
As the holiday season approaches, many of us are looking for ways to elevate our festive meals and create unforgettable memories around the dinner table. One of the best ways to ensure your turkey is juicy, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned is by using a smoked turkey brine. Get the recipe
Dry Brine for Smoking a Turkey
Using a dry brine for smoking a turkey is an easy and effective way to elevate your holiday bird to a new level of juiciness and flavor. By simply patting salt evenly over the turkey and allowing it to sit for a few days, you can achieve the moistest and most flavorful turkey you’ve ever had. Get the recipe
Best Smoked Turkey Brine Recipe for Thanksgiving
As Thanksgiving approaches, the quest for the juiciest, most flavorful turkey takes center stage. Enter the game-changing technique of brining—specifically, a smoked turkey brine that will transform your holiday bird into a masterpiece of succulence and taste. Get the recipe
Beer-Brined Turkey
This year, why not add a twist to your turkey tradition by making a beer-brined turkey. A beer brine infuses your bird with unique and interested flavor that’s a little out of the ordinary. Try this step-by-step guide to creating a Thanksgiving turkey that’s brined to perfection and ready for the grill or smoker. Get the recipe
Delicious Compound Butter for Turkey
This delicious Compound Butter for turkey is how you’re going to infuse your Thanksgiving turkey with amazing flavor both inside and out, resulting in a juicy tender turkey with beautiful crisp skin. Get the recipe
How Long to Rest Turkey Before You Carve It
One critical step that is often overlooked when preparing your holiday meal is allowing the turkey to rest before carving it. Resting the turkey is essential to ensure that it is juicy and tender, and it allows the juices to redistribute throughout the meat. Get the recipe
How to Choose the Best Wood for Smoking Turkey
With so many options out there, choosing the best wood for smoking turkey can be frustratingly difficult. That’s why we’ve decided to lay out all the options and help you choose the best wood for smoking turkey. Get the recipe
Angela’s passion for discovering and experimenting with new flavors and recipes is at the heart of her culinary philosophy. Residing in a quaint Oregon town, she finds joy and inspiration in her kitchen. Angela has a lot of expertise in cooking and she eagerly shares her discoveries and unique creations with you.