Texas Smoked Spatchcock Turkey | How to Butterfly and Smoke a Whole Turkey on a Medium Big Green Egg

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Smoked Turkey is a great spin on your traditional Thanksgiving / Christmas / holiday meal. Spatchcock Smoked Turkey is even better! Spatchcocking a turkey simply means butterflying the carcass and laying it flat during the cooking process. It's an easy method to prep for and it ensures a more even and faster overall cook. This video walks through the simple steps of first brining your turkey, then spatchocking, and finally smoking the turkey on a Big Green Egg. Follow me on Instagram! @outdoorindoortexan Ingredients: Whole Turkey (make sure it fits in your smoker if butterflied by measuring about double the width) 1-2 sticks of butter melted 1/3 cup kosher salt & 2/3 cup course ground pepper combined in a shaker or bowl Olive oil BBQ rub of choice (I used https://www.musketpowder.com/ Use Code "TEXAN10" for 10% OFF) (Brine Ingredients) 2 Gallons of water (preferably separated into two 1 gallon jugs) 2 cups Apple Cider Vinegar 1 cup kosher salt 1 cup brown sugar 2-3 oranges quartered 4 sprigs rosemary 6 sprigs thyme 5 lb bag of ice (if using cooler) Supplies: Big Green Egg (or any indirect smoker that can hold 275 degrees Fahrenheit) Water pan Sharp knife or poultry shears (Here's the pair I use on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3kOaMqs ) Large stock pot Insulated Cooler (unless you have large enough pot and room in fridge for brining) Remote Temp Probe (Here's the Weber iGrill Mini I use on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2INuDJE ) Instant Temp Probe (Here's the Inkbird Thermometer I use on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2UY5tul ) The good folks at Musket Powder Seasoning have offered me a discount code I can pass on to my viewers! If you like BBQ rubs and seasonings with exceptional taste and versatility, give Musket Powder a visit, and pick up a bottle or two. https://www.musketpowder.com/ Use Discount Code: Texan10 and receive 10% off your entire order! Thank y'all so much for watching! If you have any questions or if there's anything you'd like to see, feel free to leave a comment below. I'm always up for talking food, trying new things, and helping others discover new recipes. If you like what you see, please make sure to Like & Subscribe to the channel. I post new content weekly and would love to have you along for the ride. -Drew (As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Thanks for your support!)