Ingredients
- Whole turkey (12–14 lbs is good)
- 1 stick butter, softened
- 2 T salt
- 2 T pepper
- Favorite poultry rub
- 1/2 C preferred liquid (white wine, chicken broth, etc.)
- 1/2 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat smoker to high smoke
- Remove giblets and neck from turkey
- Rinse under water and pat dry with paper towels
- In small bowl, mix butter with salt and pepper
- Using your hands, gently separate skin from breast and legs making sure to keep it attached and in one piece
- Slip the butter mixture underneath the skin and spread in an even layer
- Season exterior of the turkey with poultry rub
- Fill turkey cannon with 1/2 cup of preferred liquid and place turkey on it
- Smoke for one hour on high smoke
- Turn smoker up to 350º and cook until internal temperature reaches 160º
- Let rest for 20 min.
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