How to Smoke the Juiciest Turkey | Boneless Turkey Roll + Smoked Turkey Halves BBQ Recipe

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: pancetta

Turkey bacon is lower in fat and calories

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories while processed cheese is often cheaper

Remove wing tips from the turkey.

Cut the turkey along the backbone to remove the carcass, keeping the skin intact.

Peel the breast meat off the rib cage using a boning knife.

Cut around the joints to separate the legs and thighs from the carcass.

Remove the flats from the wings for easier rolling.

Prepare the turkey roll by seasoning the inside with salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika.

Spread cream cheese evenly over the turkey breast.

Layer fresh spinach and shredded cheddar cheese on top of the cream cheese.

Roll the turkey breast tightly, securing the filling inside.

Wrap the rolled turkey in bacon, overlapping the slices.

Secure the roll with toothpicks.

Wrap the turkey roll in aluminum foil to keep it moist while cooking.

Place the wrapped turkey roll in the smoker and cook until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.

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