Ingredients:
- 12 lb turkey
- 4 oz Char Crust® Classic Turkey Rub
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
Prep the turkey
Flip the turkey breast-side down and remove the backbone using kitchen shears. Flip it back breast-side up and press firmly on the breastbone to flatten (see video).
Preheat your smoker
Set to 225°F.
Season
Pat the turkey dry, then coat generously with Char Crust® Classic Turkey Rub, covering all sides.
Smoke
- Place the turkey breast side up directly on the smoker grate.
- Cook for about 3½–4 hours at 225°F, or until the internal temperature reaches 140°F.
- Baste every 30 minutes with melted butter mixed with a bit of Char Crust®.
Crisp the skin
Once the turkey reaches 140°F internal, increase the smoker temperature to 300°F and continue cooking for another 45 minutes to 1 hour, until it reaches 165°F in the breast.
Rest
Remove the turkey from the smoker, cover loosely with foil, and let rest for 30 minutes before carving.
Carve & serve
Slice off the legs, wings, and breasts, and enjoy juicy, smoky turkey with that signature Char Crust® crust that seals in the juices.
