Smoked Maple Barbecue Turkey

[Kevin Jeffries]

I am going to make this this coming Sunday, and was wondering if there was any good injections like a garlic butter or something that might be good, or is this recipe good enough that it does not need an injection? Full recipe can be found on this site at ..... http://www.smoking-meat.com/november-13-2014-smoked-maple-barbecue-turkey

 

[troutman]

Wet brining is what I normally do. That always seems sufficient prior to smoking. I really don't have an opinion about injecting after brining but it certainly can't hurt if you want an added flavor profile in the meat. One thing I would recommend you try is to spatchcock or open up your bird. It provides more area for the smoke to flavor, also adds more area to season.

 

[Kevin Jeffries]

I think this first time I will try it not spatchcoking it. Wife tends to not be able to handle the smoke flavor very well sometimes.