SMOKED TURKEY FOR THE HOLIDAY'S ON MY TRAEGER SMOKER ENJOY DAN:

SMOKED TURKEY FOR THE HOLIDAYS ON MY TRAEGER SMOKER

                                                                                      By CHEF DAN:

Serves 10-12

INGREDIENTS:

1 fresh turkey (15-18 pounds) neck and giblets removed

4 tablespoon Dan’s turkey rub (recipe to follow)

2 tablespoon olive oil

DIRECTIONS:

1.   Wipe turkey surface and cavity with wet paper towels, discard towels.

2.   Lightly rub oil over the surface and cavity of the turkey.

3.   Sprinkle a light coating of Dan’s chicken rub on the surface and in the cavity of the turkey.

4.   Start the grill on smoke with the lid open until the fire is established (about 5 minutes).

5.   Switch to medium or 300 degrees on the digital thermostat.

6.   Place turkey on the center of the grill, close lid.

7.    cook 3-1/2-to 4 hours or until internal temperature is 160-165 degrees

8.   Allow to rest for20-30 minutes.

DAN’S RUB:

2/3 cup chili powder

1/2-cup brown sugar

4 tablespoon EACH salt, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, Tandoori Masala, and cracked black pepper

1 tablespoon EACH allspice, lemon pepper and cayenne

DIRECTIONS

1.   Mix all ingredients tether and store in an air-tight jar.

ENJOY DAN:                                         HALLELUJAH!!