What do you spray on a turkey when smoking?

Since white meat can especially get dry, I put a mixture of apple juice and apple cider vinegar in a spray bottle and spray the birds about once an hour for the next three hours. Otherwise, you will want to keep the lid closed as much as possible.

Should I spray my turkey when smoking?

You don’t need super heavy smoke, which logically speaking you would think would be wrong, a good steady wispy smoke will do better and will not overwhelm the meat with a heavy smoke flavor. After the one hour point I spray and turn the turkey every thirty minutes until the breast meat registers around 155 degrees.

What is the best rub for a smoked turkey?

If you don’t have a variety of herbs to use, you can rub the turkey with your favorite smoker or grill rub. For example, you can use salt, black pepper, brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder and ground mustard (optional).

What is the best rub for a Turkey?

Sometimes the best turkey seasoning is the simplest. Blend white, black, and pink peppercorns with rosemary to create a turkey rub that’s traditional, with a twist. For the deepest flavor infusion, rub spice mix onto turkey 8 hours before roasting.

How do you cook Turkey in a smoker?

Preheat smoker to 225 to 250 degrees F (110 to 120 degrees C). Rinse turkey under cold water, and pat dry. Smoke at 225 to 250 degrees F (110 to 120 degrees C) for 10 hours, or until internal temperature reaches 180 degrees F (80 degrees C) when measured in the thickest part of the thigh.

How do you make brine for smoked turkey?

Brine for Smoked Turkey: In a large stock pot bring 1 gallon of water to a boil and add the brown sugar, molasses, honey, bbq rub, and bay leaves. Once the ingredients have dissolved turn off the heat and allow the mixture to cool. I make this the night before and refrigerate until time to brine.