Juicy, Flavorful Smoked Turkey Method
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 ก.พ. 2025
- Smoked Turkey Recipe - the best Thanksgiving Turkeys take a little effort, a little planning and some time. But the results are something that will give you a bird you’ll be proud to serve on Thanksgiving!
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WHAT MALCOM USED IN THIS RECIPE:
Malcom’s Bird Brine bit.ly/H2Qbird...
Meat Bags bit.ly/H2QMeat...
Killer Hogs AP Seasoning bit.ly/TheAPRub
Turkey Rack bit.ly/BBQRack
72 Hour Turkey Recipe
10-12lb whole turkey
1 bottle Malcom's Bird Brine
2 gallons sweet tea
1/2 onion
2 stalks celery
2 carrots
1 package of fresh poultry herbs - rosemary, sage, & thyme
1/4 cup Killer Hogs AP Seasoning
Directions:
1. Place the turkey in a brine bucket lined with a meat bag (any container large enough to hold the turkey and 2 gallons of liquid will work). Add the entire bottle of bird brine and both gallons of sweet tea making sure the turkey is completely submerged in the brine liquid. Refrigerate for 48 hours
2. Remove the turkey from the brine and place on a wire rack over a lined sheet pan. Use paper towel to dry the skin and soak up moisture inside the cavity. Place the turkey on the rack back in the refrigerator uncovered to allow the skin to "air dry" for about 20 hours.
3. Fire up a pellet smoker set for 350°F using your favorite flavor of wood pellets for smoke,
4. Remove the paper damp paper towel from inside the cavity. Roughly chop the vegetables and fill the cavity. Be sure to add the fresh herbs. Tie the turkey legs together with butcher's twine to hold everything inside.
5. Spray the skin with cooking spray and season with Killer Hogs AP seasoning on all sides.
6. Place the turkey in the pellet grill and smoke until the internal temperature reaches 160°F in the thickest part of the breast. It should take approx. 3.5 hrs but go by internal temp not time. I do spin the turkey about half way and spray with Parkay spray margarine to help brown the skin.
7. When the turkey reaches 160°F internal in the breast, remove it from the grill and let it rest uncovered for at least 15-20 minutes to allow for carry over cooking. The final target temp should be 165 in the breast and 175 in the dark meat.
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After following Malcom's vids for a few years I'm now the BBQ guy in the family. Thanksgiving, Xmas, whatever, I'm always asked to make something. It can be a bit exhausting tbh, but in the end, when I finally get to sit down with my turkey leg or whatever, it's worth it.
Same here 😂
Brother I feel you on that. I have been told I'm not allowed at family reunions if I don't bring brisket with me lol.
Same here. I'm the go to smoke BBQ specialist in my family and friends. All thanks to Malcolm 👍
Same here. My brined, injected and smoked holiday turkey is now legendary. Thanks Malcolm.
Same! Dude has changed lives.
I rarely write comments, but after this I have to. I have been following Malcom for years. I did one of his original smoked turkey recipes. That was about 5 years ago now. I always hated turkey but when I followed his instructions, I fell in love with turkey. This is pretty close to the original that he had on his channel. Malcom opened my eyes to the way meat is suppose to be done. Unlike the leather from my childhood, sorry mom still love you lol, Malcomes recipes are juicy and full of flavor. Thank your for what you do. I cant tell you how happy I was when I saw Killer Hogs BBQ rub in Walmart. When I saw that, I knew you have achieved the success you deserve. Once again, thank you for sharing your knowledge with the world.
Wow!That's amazing I been watching him for a long time also I had no idea they have his seasoning in Walmart AMAZING!Great job learning
Malcom went and changed the game brining a bird in sweet tea!!
Malcolm, I've been following this channel for years and I don't think you have ever done a bad Thanksgiving turkey recipe. I've followed your recipes every year for smoked turkey. This one may be the best.
I always smoke my Turkey breast down I put herbs and 2 sticks of butter in the cavity I sit a catch pan under the rack to gather the drippings and make smoked gravy with it its out of this world the best
That sounds an excellent idea, the fluids coming off always should be got for the gravy, as well as using the giblets as well if present to make the stock. I do like red wine added as well, but of course that is an option.
@@zakelwewe can’t keep red wine around long enough on thanksgiving to have any for the gravy 😂
Adding the sticks of butter is a great idea! I also smoke it breast down since the juices flow into the breast keeping it moist and not drying out!! The bad thing is the turkey looks beat up and bruised so I always carve it up before setting it out on the table so no one gets to see! lol. Everyone loves how it tastes though which is the most important thing!
I also rarely write comments. I have watched Malcolm for about 10 years. My son is now 9 and I have watched longer than he has been alive. I have only ever done the recipe from the 11 year old video. This is the first time I am trying this recipe. I will have a large boxing day party tomorrow and smoking 4 birds. Merry Christmas to Malcolm and the crew
Cheers legend from Brisbane Australia
Protect this man at all costs! Thanks for what you do Malcolm!
Bravo, finally someone who knows how to carve a turkey the correct way!!! Good job!!!
Followed this and the family said it was the best turkey I have ever made. Thanks Mr. Reed. I enjoy your videos and your brine and poultry seasoning was legitimately the best I’ve had. The skin was perfection!!!
Malcom, you are a brilliant smoke master! You’ve changed our cooking life!
Every Year I do the latest Malcolm Turkey recipe, and it's always amazing.
I don’t even like Turkey and I still love to watch Malcom cook a Turkey. 💕
Beautiful bird, Malcolm!
I did this recipe on my Kamado Joe and it was amazing. My aunt made the exact sound Malcolm did when he tasted it. Now I’m the turkey man every thanksgiving
I forgot to mention it was juicier than any deep fried turkey
I used my mini fridge for the dryout , just set it on the wire rack plenty of air circulation, thanks Malcom for the great video
How long do you keep it in the fridge for?
N ice place Malcom!!!! I've been watching you for years. When I first started smoking meat, you were my go to for knowledge. Glad to see your youtube career is going so well. Much love from Texas brother!!!!!!
This is going to be a certified classic for sure.
Malcom thank you!!!! I used this recipe to make the turkey this year and I am in turkey duty every year now, your recipe is amazing!
The turkeys I buy at the store are already brined. But dropping it in a bucket of sweet tea and other non-saline seasonings is worth considering. And stuffing the bird with those ingredients is worth a try, too
Love the video. Thanks Malcom. Going to try this on Thanksgiving. It's on my bucket list to meet you someday, hang out a couple days,and hopefully gain at least 10 lbs eating the best bbq I've ever had. Keep it up!!
I like him because of his easy going personality, great explanations/tips and he does pretty much the same thing I do. Always good content. Thanks !
Malcom you’ve made every holiday a blast. Following your recipes is a guaranteed success. From brisket, ribs, turkeys & tomahawks had been a grandslam! Just ordered your turkey kit for 2024 thanksgiving 😤
Malcom, thank you sir! I just delivered the best Turkey I’ve ever smoked in my life to my family and guests. I have you to thank. Wow, is it moist, flavorful and juicy!!! Thank you for sharing this with the rest of us! 🙌👍
I followed this recipe exactly as was discribed in the video and it did not disappoint. Best turkey I ever ate. Nice and moist. I do wonder how it would turn out if I cooked low and slow..... May try that next time.
Looks pretty delicious. Nice and tender and juicy. Great way of making it. Have an awesome day.
Malcolm, I’ve been using your smoked turkey video from 11 years ago when you still wore glasses. Been with you for the whole ride. This looks like another bang up recipe. Take care and keep them bbq right recipes a coming.
I now know how I'm preparing my bird this year!!!
There's no better content when it comes to smoking turkey 🦃 than Malcom
That's a purrrrrdy bird. TFS.
Perfect smoked turkey clinic
Been waiting for this!!!
as much as I love my smoker, once that bird comes out of the brine and it's dry, it's going into my turkey fryer. Looks yummy!
Do you notice a difference of using a brine vs injection on a fried turkey? I’ve done both but think I get more flavor from the injection
@@danshort10 I inject after the brine
Instant like on these videos
This what going on my table happy thanksgiving
I'm gonna smoke a turkey for the first time (I always use the oven) this weekend at my posada (That's how we call Christmas Parties here in MX).
I don't own a pellet smoker, I'll use my Weber grill, wish me luck.
Merry Christmas from San Nicolas, NL, Mexico 🎅🏼🎄
Can we all appreciate how well Malcom's beard is looking? Way to go big guy!
Malcom your videos are great thanks for the quality recipes and good vibes
Очень шикарный рецепт. С большим удовольствием Я повторю его. Спасибо Вам большое за Ваш контент. Желаю Вам всего самого наилучшего и больше вкусных рецептов 👍👍👍
Great job as always Malcom.
this is exactly what i was looking for! 🤤
Looks amazing!! 🦃
VERY well done, Malcolm!
Literally looks like a Norman Rockwell Turkey
Fantastic job Melcom
I love him❤❤I miss the kitchen though. I miss the reality of regular life and cooking.
I can almost taste it when you say, "OH my goodness" Great video, very informative, and I'm trying it this way in a few days. Thanks for all the great videos man!
I just did this last weekend for a Friendsgiving party. It turned out awesome and was pretty easy. Even made great turkey sandwiches for leftovers
Did you do the sweet tea? If so, did the bird taste like tea? Also how was the saltiness after brining?
Thanks Malcom going to give this ago at Xmas here in the UK!
Amazing Malcolm!!! Happy Thanksgiving Brother
Biggest lesson I’ve taken away from his and a lot of other videos is trust the prep and smoker. Always on point.
Looks FANTASTIC!
Beautiful bird right there.
This is exactly how I'm gonna approach Thanksgiving
he is the best
Great looking bird! 🍻
Malcolm knows his stuff. Surprised he ran 350. Looks awesome!
Remember he brined for 5 days.
@davidmann2988 it was 48 hrs
Another outstanding recipe!
Looks beautiful! Perfection
Thanks so much for this. I need this for Thanksgiving. I am doing two 12lbs turkeys on the pellet grill
Damnit… now I gotta watch the whole video…. You got a subscription
If you just stumbled onto his channel and you like bbq Christmas just came early for ya
It looks beautiful and delicious Malcolm 😍😋
The more turkey videos the merrier.
I'm totally inspired, well done. 👍🏆
Good job 51 hours total looking good
What a beautiful looking turkey crispy thank you
7:05 any tips on transporting it? To keep it warm for a couple of hours without getting the skin soft?
Excellent bird Sir... - Cheers!
This year im doing a smoked dry brined turkey using some applewood pellets. Wish me luck i never did a wet brine so ik switching it up this year and hope my family enjoys
Can’t wait to make it !
Looks Amazing!!!
hay man I love your video's
Thank you great job going to do this Thanksgiven
I think I'll do this and then inject it. I've followed your classic recipe for years now and my family and any guests are crazy about it. One of the few meats I swear by injection.
Waiting for this!
That’s a good looking bird!
looks so good ..
No matter how often I watch, I have never been able to slice a turkey as well as Malcom does.
Hi Malcolm, thank you for all the great videos! I have a couple questions. Did you rinse after brining? Also are there any grocery stores that sell your brine mix, or is it only available on line?
That’s what I want to know as well!
The only place I've found it local to me is Scheels. Very nice to get some short notice if you have one nearby! And this guys sauces and seasonings are on point
Nice 👍🏻
Sitting in my deer blind watching this. Man I’m hungry now! Great job! Gonna give this a try. God bless.
I hope you get something 😂
@ just got one of my target bucks
Just got the brine and bag combo. I won’t be smoking (no smoker). Hope it comes out as juicy.
MAN that was great!!
This gave me chills and I ain’t even eat any 😂
Delicious😋
Malcolm my brother 💪💪 damn 😋🍗👍
Very nice. I will include this in my program and create it in Germany. Top. Greetings Greschi 🔥
Excellent 🙏👍😃🇺🇸
This is one of the most delicious looking things I’ve ever seen! Thank you so much for this video.
I’ve never brined a bird, so forgive my ignorance but, when brining do you need to keep the bird & brine refrigerated?
All the best from across the pond!
You do. For a bigger turkey I do it outside when it is cold enough
@ Thanks! Good idea.
Milo's! Sweet!
Would love to see a nice gravy recipe to go along with it
Love all your content Malcom, can you do one on a gas grill? I have a smoker but will be out of town this year and was thinking about trying to do one on a gas grill. Thanks
It's going to be dry on a gas grill because pellet grills in part moisture from the pellets. You could try if you have room to put a water pan nearby in the grill perhaps or you can just do it in the oven
Dang Malcolm. The new digs are downtown.
I got a bottle of your bird brine last week. Going to do this exactly, but use Traeger turkey blend pellets
Why do I always watch your videos when I’m starving😩
Let's Get to Cookin' 🦃
Problem with this is not everyone has that kind of fridge space...But i love the method....
Just a thought what do you think of putting the spg on the bird when you put it back in the fridge to dry to give it a dry brine also
How would you calculate smoke time for a bigger bird? Do you have an an approximate time per pound? Love your recipes - have been following for years!
You need to do this deep frying!! SERIOUSLY.
the skin is awesome ...
Malcolm I have been following your recipes for years. It’s time for a new smoker. I am looking for charcoal smoker. I have narrowed it down to an Oklahoma Joe Barrel smoker or a vertical off set smoker. Would you recommend I go with one of these or another style smoker?