Smoking turkey with applewood chips is not for amateurs, although it does have perks. It takes lots of time and dedication to get it right.
Though all turkeys are similar in terms of cooking, the smoke-flavored gravy is the most crucial element in making an applewood smoked turkey flavorful and juicy.
You can use any kind of applewood chips when smoking the bird but soak them or soak them overnight prior to smoking if possible. The smoke flavor will penetrate apples in a short period of time. You can also use alder wood chips or cherry wood chips for smoked flavor as well.
How To Cook Applewood Smoked Turkey In Offset Smoker?
- Preheat your smoker to 200°F (91°C). You can use a gas grill, but be careful not to let the temperature get too high.
- Rinse the turkey and pat it dry with paper towels. Rub the turkey with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Place the turkey in a disposable aluminum foil pan and place in the smoker for approximately 3 hours or until the internal temperature of your turkey reaches 180°F (82°C).
- Remove from smoker and let it rest for 20-30 minutes before carving it up into slices (see below). It’s okay if some parts are still pink inside because they will continue to cook as they are sliced up.
The benefits of applewood smoked turkey
Not only is smoke-flavored gravy tastier indeed but the lack of bacteria (due to the high smoke point of The benefits of applewood smoked turkey are many.
Not only is smoke-flavored gravy tastier indeed but the lack of bacteria (due to the high smoke point of applewood ) makes it safer as well.
Another merit in smoking this particular bird is that you don’t have to worry about seasonings going bad before being consumed.
What This Topic Gets Us
The method here is pretty straightforward and should be easy enough to replicate. The process is not complicated. We smoke our turkey on a barbecue and then we cook it in an oven. The result is a wonderful turkey that is smoked from the inside out.
It can be hard to get excited about a turkey carcass, especially if you’re accustomed to the more familiar holiday fare like the ubiquitous roast beast.
But once you burn your first cross-section of apricot-infused turkey, everything will change.
Add an applewood-smoked stuffing and cranberries and you’ll have cooked up something special for your own dietary needs (and family’s).
Conclusion
There are many ways to barbecue a turkey. You can smoke it over the coals, in a smoker, or in an oven. As long as you use applewood and smoke it for long enough, you will get a delicious bird.
And if you don’t have an oven that’s big enough to hold the bird, wrap it in foil and place it on a hot grill for several minutes until its skin gets nice and crispy – then follow the same procedure to finish cooking it in the oven.
FAQs
Q: Where can I buy applewood chips?
A: You can purchase them at any store that sells smoking supplies, such as sporting goods stores or smoke shops.
Q: Do I need to keep the turkey hot while it cooks?
A: Yes! You should wrap it in foil and place it directly on the grill or smoker for several minutes until its skin gets nice and crispy.