Sweet Carolina Blonde Smoked n' Spatchcocked Turkey

Heather Scholten

Servings

10-12

Prep Time

30 minutes

Cook Time

4.5 hours

Cuisine

Modern American

Category

Main Course

Spatchcocking the turkey—removing the backbone—turns this bird into a quicker, equally flavorful main dish, especially with the tangy kick of Derek Wolf’s Sweet Carolina Blonde Blend.

Sweet Carolina Blonde Smoked n' Spatchcocked Turkey

Ingredients

  • 18-20lb defrosted turkey, backbone removed

  • â…“ cup Sweet Caroline Blonde Blend

  • 3 cups Apple cider or apple juice

Directions

  1. Preheat the smoker to 400ºF for 15 minutes.

  2. Rub the spice blend all over the outside of the bird, including the underside.

  3. Place the turkey directly on the grill grates, breast side up. Close the lid and cook for 30 minutes.

  4. Reduce the temperature of the smoker to 300ºF and continue to cook until internal temperature reaches 160ºF, about 3 to 4 hours, misting with apple cider or apple sauce every hour or so.

  5. Remove the turkey from the smoker and allow it to rest for 20 minutes before carving. This keeps the turkey from releasing all of the flavorful juices and keeps the meat tender after it’s carved.
Recipe Products
Blend

Derek Wolf | Sweet Carolina Blonde Seasoning

Key Ingredients

Cayenne Pepper, White Vinegar Powder, Apple Cider Vinegar Powder, Dried Beer Extract, Brownulated Sugar