Hickory-Smoked Bourbon Turkey Recipe

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Hickory-Smoked Bourbon Turkey
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Directions:

  1. Remove giblets and neck from turkey; reserve for other uses, if desired. Rinse turkey thoroughly with cold water, and pat dry.
  2. Add water to a large stockpot, filling half full; stir in maple syrup, bourbon, and pickling spice. Add turkey and, if needed, additional water to cover. Cover and chill turkey 2 days.
  3. Soak hickory wood chunks in fresh water at least 30 minutes. Prepare charcoal fire in smoker; let fire burn 20 to 30 minutes.
  4. Remove turkey from water, discarding water mixture; pat dry. Cut carrot and celery in half crosswise. Stuff cavity with carrot, celery, and onion. Pierce lemon with a fork; place in neck cavity.
  5. Combine salt and pepper; rub mixture over turkey. Fold wings under, and tie legs together with string, if desired.
  6. Drain wood chunks, and place on coals. Place water pan in smoker, and add water to depth of fill line. Place turkey in center of lower food rack; cover with smoker lid.
  7. Cook 6 hours or until a meat thermometer inserted into thickest portion of turkey thigh registers 180°, adding additional water, charcoal, and wood chunks as needed. Remove from smoker, and let stand 15 minutes before slicing. Garnish, if desired.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 186.46 Kcal (781 kJ)
Calories from fat 17.67 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.96g 3%
Cholesterol 23.32mg 8%
Sodium 550.06mg 23%
Potassium 218.98mg 5%
Total Carbs 32.19g 11%
Sugars 31.39g 126%
Dietary Fiber 0.64g 3%
Protein 7.39g 15%
Vitamin C 3.3mg 5%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 0.5mg 3%
Calcium 58.7mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 158.36 Kcal (663 kJ)
Calories from fat 15.01 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.67g 3%
Cholesterol 19.81mg 8%
Sodium 467.14mg 23%
Potassium 185.97mg 5%
Total Carbs 27.34g 11%
Sugars 26.66g 126%
Dietary Fiber 0.55g 3%
Protein 6.27g 15%
Vitamin C 2.8mg 5%
Iron 0.4mg 3%
Calcium 49.9mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.8
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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