This recipe is a doodle and easy to prepare. We have done turkey recipes before, but this time around we are changing the method, the smoked grilled turkeys we have been preparing had brine in them, so today we are slightly changing and we are resorting to smoking a turkey on a pellet grill without brine.
At times people wonder why turkey takes a long time preparing unlike the other types of poultry meat, ooh yes allow me to let you know why it is like that. Turkey’s flesh is rough and hard compared to the other types of poultry.
A relative of mine once got disappointed when she prepared a turkey for thanksgiving, I know many have been disappointed as well. I realized my relative grilled the turkey for a very short time (that was for only 1 hour). Why do I bring up this story? I want to let you know the longer the hours of cooking hours your turkey the more tender it becomes.
Ingredients For Smoking A Turkey On A Pellet Grill Without Brine
- 2 cups of salted butter, softened
- 1 whole turkey (about 10 to 11lb)
- 8 cloves of minced garlic
- A sprig of fresh thyme
- 1 sprig of fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- ½ tablespoon of kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon of black pepper
Equipment
- A meat thermometer
- Pellet grill
Steps To Be Follow When Smoking A Turkey On A Pellet Grill Without Brine
- Firstly, position the grill temperature to 350 degrees Fahrenheit, preheat it while the cover is closed for roughly 15 minutes
- Get a small bowl and put together the softened unsalted butter with minced garlic, rosemary, black pepper, kosher salt, and black pepper.
- Assemble the turkey by detaching the skin from the breast forming a hollow to push in the butter and herbs mixture. Shive the entire breast with ¼ dimension of the butter mixture.
- Sprinkle the whole turkey evenly with kosher salt and pepper. When well set to cook, position the grill temperature to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and preheat while the cover is closed for roughly 15 minutes.
- Assemble the turkey on the grill then smoke for at least 3 to 4 hours. Check the internal temperature (this should be at least 175 degrees Fahrenheit)Â in the thigh directly after the bone and in the breast. When done with checking the temperature and you are sure the turkey is ready turn off the grill.
- Leave the turkey to cool down for about 15 minutes, then serve.
In summary, always follow the steps of this recipe and avoid rushing. Avoid excessive heat.
Lastly, if you have loved this recipe, please check out our best grilled turkey burgers recipe.
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Smoking A Turkey On A Pellet Grill Without Brine
Print RecipeIngredients
- 2 cups of salted butter , softened
- 1 whole turkey (about 10 to 11lb)
- 8 cloves of minced garlic
- A sprig of fresh thyme
- 1 sprig of fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- ½ tablespoon of kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon of black pepper
Instructions
- Firstly, position the grill temperature to 350 degrees Fahrenheit, preheat it while the cover is closed for roughly 15 minutes
- Get a small bowl and put together the softened unsalted butter with minced garlic, rosemary, black pepper, kosher salt, and black pepper.
- Assemble the turkey by detaching the skin from the breast forming a hollow to push in the butter and herbs mixture. Shive the entire breast with ¼ dimension of the butter mixture.
- Sprinkle the whole turkey evenly with kosher salt and pepper. When well set to cook, position the grill temperature to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and preheat while the cover is closed for roughly 15 minutes.
- Assemble the turkey on the grill then smoke for at least 3 to 4 hours. Check the internal temperature (this should be at least 175 degrees Fahrenheit)Â in the thigh directly after the bone and in the breast. When done with checking the temperature and you are sure the turkey is ready turn off the grill.
- Leave the turkey to cool down for about 15 minutes, then serve.
