Calling all turkey enthusiasts and flavor fanatics! Are you looking to impress your guests this holiday season with a unique and delicious main course? Look no further than this Smoked Cajun Turkey recipe, guaranteed to tantalize taste buds and leave everyone asking for seconds.
Mix well and store in a Ziplock bag or Tupperware container.
Make the Butter Injections
Melt butter, then stir in the rest of the ingredients over low heat. Let cool and use in your turkey injector.
Smoke the Turkey
Inject the thawed turkey with the creole butter marinade under the skin of the breast and legs. Try not to poke too many holes or it will seep out.
Apply a liberal amount of butt rub all over the turkey, patting down into the skin. Flip the bird over, breast side down, and season with more butt rub.
Cook in the preheater smoker, breast side down, for one hour.
After an hour, flip the turkey breast-side up.
Cook another 2-3 hours until it reaches a temperature of 161 F. Remove from grill and let the turkey sit 15-30 minutes, until it "carry-over cooks" to 165F.
Slice and serve.
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Recipe by Jason Hill of YouTube.com/ChefTips and CookingSessions.com