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Honey Mustard Smoked Turkey with Cranberry Glaze
Created by: Howcan Team
Ingredients
- 1 (12-14 pound) whole turkey, thawed if frozen
- 1 cup honey
- 1/2 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup whole grain mustard
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together 1 cup of honey, 1/2 cup of Dijon mustard, 1/4 cup of whole grain mustard, 1/4 cup of apple cider vinegar, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon of smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper to make the honey mustard glaze.
- Prepare your smoker according to manufacturer's instructions and preheat to 250°F.
- Place the whole turkey on the smoker rack and brush the honey mustard glaze all over the turkey, making sure to coat it evenly.
- Smoke the turkey for 3-4 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F, basting with the honey mustard glaze every hour.
- While the turkey is smoking, make the cranberry glaze by combining 1 cup of cranberry sauce, 1/4 cup of orange juice, 2 tablespoons of brown sugar, and cooking over medium heat until the sugar is dissolved.
- In a small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 1/4 cup of water to create a slurry, then stir the slurry into the cranberry sauce mixture and cook until thickened.
- Once the turkey is done smoking, remove it from the smoker and let it rest for 20 minutes before carving.
- Serve the smoked turkey with the cranberry glaze on the side, and enjoy!
The Honey Mustard Smoked Turkey with a cranberry glaze is a delightful dish that combines the smoky flavor of turkey with the sweet and tangy taste of honey mustard and the tartness of cranberries. This dish has its roots in traditional American Thanksgiving cuisine, where it has become a popular alternative to the classic roasted turkey. Chefs in the Southern United States have perfected this recipe, infusing the turkey with a rich smoky flavor and complementing it with a sweet and tangy cranberry glaze. The key to this dish is the perfect balance of flavors, with the honey mustard adding a touch of sweetness and the cranberry glaze providing a burst of tartness. For the best version of this dish, head to renowned barbecue restaurants in the South, where chefs have mastered the art of smoking turkey to perfection. The most important elements to get right in this recipe are the smoking process, which infuses the turkey with a rich, smoky flavor, and the cranberry glaze, which should be perfectly balanced to complement the turkey. For a unique twist, some chefs also incorporate bourbon into the cranberry glaze, adding a depth of flavor that elevates the dish to new heights.
270 min
8-10 servings
350 per serving calories
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