Camp Chef Smoked Turkey Featuring Blackwing Organic Whole Turkey

Try this wet brined smoked turkey recipe for an unmatched tasty take on Thanking dinner.

October 25, 2023

Camp Chef Smoked Turkey

Thanksgiving is less than a month away. If you’re planning on securing the holiday’s traditional bird—the turkey—we’ve got an excellent recipe from our friends at Camp Chef. Try this wet brined smoked turkey recipe for an unmatched tasty take on Thanking dinner.

INGREDIENTS

1 BlackWing, Organic Whole turkey

1½ cups salt

1½ cups white sugar

2 cups chicken stock

1 stick of butter

Black pepper

McCormick Poultry Seasoning

BBQ rub, here’s some of our favorites

Crushed Ice,

MATERIALS

Cooler

Camp Chef pellet grill

Injector

WET BRINING

STEP 1

Allow turkey to completely thaw (about 5 days or 6 hours / pound) in the refrigerator.

STEP 2

After it’s thawed completely. Fill a cooler that will fit the turkey halfway full of cool tap water.

STEP 3

In a pot combine 1 cup of salt, 1 cup of white sugar, 4 cups of water, McCormick poultry seasoning, and a generous amount of BBQ rub. Heat and allow to dissolve completely.

STEP 4

Combine the brining mixture with the water in the cooler and add ice. Place the turkey in the cooler and add more ice to ensure the turkey stays cold.

STEP 5

After 12 hours flip the turkey over in the cooler, add ice as needed. Pull turkey out of the brine 2 hours before cook time in order to allow it to warm to room temperature.

SMOKED TURKEY

STEP 1

After brining the turkey for up to 24 hours rinse the turkey and remove the neck and giblets.

STEP 2

In a saucepan combine a full stick of butter, a tablespoon of salt, a tablespoon of white sugar, and 2 cups of chicken stock. Melt the ingredients together. Once it is well mixed inject the turkey with the mixture. Allow to sit for 30 minutes at room temperature.

STEP 3

Pre-heat your Camp Chef pellet grill to 225°F.

STEP 4

Pour left over injection mix over the turkey for the seasonings to stick. Use salt, pepper, and poultry seasoning to dust the outside of the turkey.

STEP 5

Cook for 8-9 hours at 225°F, spritzing ever hour. Pull the turkey off the grill when internal temperature is 165°F and cover with tin foil to let it rest.

STEP 6

After at least 30 minutes of resting serve with your favorite sides.