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January 10, 2023
Look no further for a unique, delicious holiday turkey. My Smoked Honey Pecan Turkey Recipe has super BBQ elements, including flavor, smokiness, and juicy meat. I love the holidays because it gives me an excuse to experiment in the kitchen. This is one of the best turkeys I’ve ever made! Give it a try, and I know you’ll agree.
This turkey is a showstopper that is sure to wow friends and family. Serve it at your next holiday dinner and become the most popular guy (or gal) in the room. The only downside? You may not have any leftovers.
This turkey pulls out all the stops. Seasoning, injection..it’s got it all! The result is a turkey that’s juicy, rich, and bursting with flavor. If you’ve never tried honey notes mixed with pecan, you’re in for a treat. Three of my best-selling rubs take this turkey to a whole new level.
The Ingredients
Although this turkey has a few steps; it still requires less than 10 ingredients. You won’t use all of my seasonings, so save the rest for another amazing recipe. Here’s what you need to add to your shopping list.
The Smoker Setup
This gorgeous setup has three racks so you can cook your entire holiday meal at once. You will smoke main dishes, sides, and desserts in no time.
The Process for Making Smoked Honey Pecan Turkey on the Pellet Grill
There’s a detailed demonstration of this recipe in the video and recipe card near the bottom of this post. For now, enjoy this brief overview of how I pulled this amazing Smoked Honey Pecan Turkey together.
The Results
The turkey came off the grill with a gorgeous golden color. The bird had a total cook time of 3 ½ hours, giving it a beautiful crust with moist meat. Give this recipe a shot if you’re ready for a simple, easy-to-cook turkey.
Serving Suggestions for Smoked Honey Pecan Turkey
If you’re making my Smoked Honey Pecan Turkey for the holidays, you’ll want a few sides to go with it. Here are some of my favorite suggestions.
Storing Leftover Turkey
If you do have leftovers, my first recommendation is to make a turkey sandwich. If you still have turkey after that, you can keep it in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze it for up to 4 months.
Category
Turkey
Whole Turkey (ours was 12-13 lbs)
Heath Riles BBQ Everyday Rub
Heath Riles BBQ Honey Rub
Heath Riles BBQ Pecan Rub
1 stick of butter (melted)
1.5 cups of chicken stock
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons Heath Riles BBQ Everyday Rub
Get pellet grill (or any smoker) up to 300º. We used apple pellets for this cook.
Inject turkey (injection ingredients listed above)
Season turkey with Heath Riles BBQ Everyday Rub.
Mix 1/2 cup of Heath Riles BBQ Honey Rub and 1/2 cup of Heath Riles BBQ Pecan Rub, mix well and season turkey with mixed rubs.
Cook turkey for 1 hour and spray with cooking spray again. We chose to spritz the turkey every 30 minutes after the first hour.
Cook until breast reaches 165º. Let the turkey rest for 15-20 minutes before slicing.