Use code TRIPLE10 to save $10 on your first three grocery orders.
SideChef
Recipes
American
Stuffed Smoked Turkey
Watch Full Video
Recipe

19 INGREDIENTS • 8 STEPS • 1DAY 2HRS 30MINS

Stuffed Smoked Turkey

The Thanksgiving Turkey should be a show-stopper, and this is a guaranteed masterpiece that your family will praise you for preparing. Of course, this turkey is smoked and contains country sausage, fresh herbs, sautéed vegetables, fresh herbs, bread, and tart apples all combined into a stuffing that cooks inside the bird. The stuffing is every bit as good as the turkey and you’ll probably want to make a big pan of it on the side because it’ll go fast.
Add to plan
logo
Stuffed Smoked Turkey
Save
author_avatar
How to BBQ Right
Hi, I'm Malcom. I'm dedicated to all things barbecue, slow-smoked and grilled. I'm always working to improve my barbecue skills and smoking recipes and I love sharing it with you.
http://howtobbqright.com/
The Thanksgiving Turkey should be a show-stopper, and this is a guaranteed masterpiece that your family will praise you for preparing. Of course, this turkey is smoked and contains country sausage, fresh herbs, sautéed vegetables, fresh herbs, bread, and tart apples all combined into a stuffing that cooks inside the bird. The stuffing is every bit as good as the turkey and you’ll probably want to make a big pan of it on the side because it’ll go fast.
1DAY 2HRS 30MINS
Total Time
$7.90
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
8
US / Metric
Whole Turkey
1
(15 lb)
Whole Turkey
Poultry Brine Mix
1 cup
Poultry Brine Mix
Used Kosmo's Turkey Brine
Water
16 cups
Water
All-Purpose Spice Rub
to taste
All-Purpose Spice Rub
Used Killer Hogs The A.P. Rub
Barbecue Rub
to taste
Barbecue Rub
I used Swine Life Mississippi Grind Rub
Seasoned Breadcrumbs
4 1/3 cups
Seasoned Breadcrumbs
Country Style Sausage
1 lb
Country Style Sausage, cooked, drained
Chicken Broth
22 fl oz
Chicken Broth
Granny Smith Apple
1 cup
Granny Smith Apple, chopped
Celery
1 cup
Celery, chopped
Onion
1
Onion, chopped
Garlic
3 cloves
Garlic, minced
Butter
1/2 cup
Butter, melted
Egg
1
Large Egg, beaten
All-Purpose Spice Rub
1 tsp
All-Purpose Spice Rub
Used Killer Hogs The A.P. Rub
Fresh Rosemary
1 tsp
Chopped Fresh Rosemary
Fresh Thyme
1 tsp
Chopped Fresh Thyme
Fresh Sage
1 tsp
Chopped Fresh Sage
Vegetable Oil Cooking Spray
as needed
Vegetable Oil Cooking Spray
Nutrition Per Serving
VIEW ALL
Calories
1771
Fat
83.7 g
Protein
202.7 g
Carbs
42.8 g
Add to plan
logo
Stuffed Smoked Turkey
Save
author_avatar
How to BBQ Right
Hi, I'm Malcom. I'm dedicated to all things barbecue, slow-smoked and grilled. I'm always working to improve my barbecue skills and smoking recipes and I love sharing it with you.
http://howtobbqright.com/

Author's Notes

Cooking time will vary based on bird size, be sure to use a meat thermometer while cooking to make sure the correct internal temperature is reached.
Cooking InstructionsHide images
step 1
Thaw Whole Turkey (1) and remove the giblet bag and neck. Place Turkey in XXL plastic ziplock storage bag, Add Poultry Brine Mix (1 cup) and Water (16 cups), squeeze the air out of bag, and close. Place the turkey in a large plastic bowl or tote and place in the refrigerator for 24 hours. Add a heavy pot to the top of the turkey if necessary, to weigh it down.
step 2
Remove turkey from brine and allow excess liquid to drain away. Air dry the skin patting it with paper towel to remove moisture.
step 2 Remove turkey from brine and allow excess liquid to drain away. Air dry the skin patting it with paper towel to remove moisture.
step 3
In a large sauté pan brown Country Style Sausage (1 lb) & drain. Leave 1 Tablespoon of sausage drippings in pan and sauté Onion (1), Celery (1 cup) and Granny Smith Apple (1 cup) for 3-4 minutes. Add Garlic (3 cloves) and cook for additional 2 minutes.
step 4
Spray the skin with Vegetable Oil Cooking Spray (as needed) and season with All-Purpose Spice Rub (to taste) followed by Barbecue Rub (to taste).
step 4 Spray the skin with Vegetable Oil Cooking Spray (as needed) and season with All-Purpose Spice Rub (to taste) followed by Barbecue Rub (to taste).
step 5
In a large bowl combine the Seasoned Breadcrumbs (4 1/3 cups) with sausage, sautéed mixture, Butter (1/2 cup), Egg (1), Fresh Rosemary (1 tsp), Fresh Thyme (1 tsp), Fresh Sage (1 tsp), All-Purpose Spice Rub (1 tsp) and Chicken Broth (22 fl oz). Stir to incorporate and stuff into the cavity of the turkey. Tie the legs together with butcher twine to hold in the stuffing.
step 5 In a large bowl combine the Seasoned Breadcrumbs (4 1/3 cups) with sausage, sautéed mixture, Butter (1/2 cup), Egg (1), Fresh Rosemary (1 tsp), Fresh Thyme (1 tsp), Fresh Sage (1 tsp), All-Purpose Spice Rub (1 tsp) and Chicken Broth (22 fl oz). Stir to incorporate and stuff into the cavity of the turkey. Tie the legs together with butcher twine to hold in the stuffing.
step 6
Prepare pellet grill for indirect cooking at 300 degrees F (148 degrees C) using a combination of Hickory, Maple, and Cherry wood pellets for flavor. Any flavor pellet can be used.
step 7
Place the turkey on the smoker and cook until an internal temperature of 165 degrees F (73 degrees C) in the breast. Be sure to check the internal temperature of the stuffing as well. It also needs to reach 165 degrees F before serving.
step 7 Place the turkey on the smoker and cook until an internal temperature of 165 degrees F (73 degrees C) in the breast. Be sure to check the internal temperature of the stuffing as well. It also needs to reach 165 degrees F before serving.
step 8
Remove the turkey from the smoker, rest for 15 minutes before carving.
step 8 Remove the turkey from the smoker, rest for 15 minutes before carving.
Watch Full Video
Tags
view more tags
American
Grill
BBQ
Christmas
Shellfish-Free
Thanksgiving
0 Saved
top