Smoked Turkey (Without Smoker)
Craving the rich, smoky flavor of a turkey without the need for a smoker? This ingenious recipe delivers unbelievably tender, fall-off-the-bone smoked turkey using just your oven. The secret lies in a simple curing process and low, slow baking.
Nutrition
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Cholesterol
265 mg
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Protein
91 g
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Saturated Fat
10 g
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Sodium
9650 mg
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Fat
38 g
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Unsaturated Fat
0 g
DIRECTIONS
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01 Step
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In a bowl, combine the curing mixture and liquid smoke to form a paste. (5 minutes)
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Thoroughly coat the inside and outside of the turkey with the paste. (10 minutes)
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Place the turkey in a resealable plastic bag, ensuring it is sealed tightly. Refrigerate for 24 hours to allow the cure to penetrate. (24 hours)
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Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). (15 minutes)
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Remove the turkey from the bag and rinse it inside and out with cold water. Pat it completely dry with paper towels. (10 minutes)
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Rub the turkey with cooking oil, ensuring an even coating. (5 minutes)
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Place the turkey in an oven bag and poke ventilation holes according to the manufacturer's instructions. Position the bagged turkey in a 9x13-inch baking pan. (10 minutes)
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Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour. (1 hour)
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Reduce the oven temperature to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C) and continue baking for approximately 6 hours, or until the turkey is extremely tender and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh registers 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). (6 hours)
For a deeper smoke flavor, consider adding a tablespoon of smoked paprika to the curing mixture.
Be sure to use a reliable instant-read thermometer to ensure the turkey is cooked to a safe internal temperature.
If the turkey skin starts to brown too quickly, you can loosely tent it with aluminum foil during the last couple hours of baking.
RECIPE REVIEWS
Avarage Rating:
4.3/ 5 ( 6 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (3)
Anais Tremblay
Jun 30, 2025The 24-hour curing time is essential; don't skip it! It really makes a difference in the flavor and tenderness.
Jeremy Stoltenberg
Jun 10, 2025I was skeptical about getting a smoked flavor without a smoker, but this recipe delivered!
Torrance Koelpin
Apr 28, 2025This recipe is amazing! My family raved about how juicy and flavorful the turkey was.