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This was a post Thanksgiving Turkey … Had all the deep fried Turkey and smoked Ham I wanted with all the trimmings at our Thanksgiving meal hosted by my Son and Daughter-In-Law.\u00a0 Wonderful time was held by all and no one walked away from the table hungry.\u00a0 So why would anyone Apple<\/a> Smoke a 20 pound Turkey 2 days after Thanksgiving?\u00a0 Well, it’s Costco’s fault!!\u00a0 We were shopping for some vegetables and fruit when we saw some lovely Foster Farms Fresh Young Turkey on sale for 49\u00a2 a lb.\u00a0 Picked out the smallest one which weighed in at a mere 20 pounds … We really didn’t need any more turkey but the thought of having a good supply of cheap leftovers for casseroles, soups, and sandwiches won me over.<\/p>\n

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Having all the time in the world I decided I would Apple<\/a> smoke this huge gobbler Low-and-Slow at 250\u00baF the entire time.\u00a0 Cleaned out, rinsed the fresh young turkey, and trimmed some of the excess fat & skin.\u00a0 This was a great time to experiment a little and so I chose to stuff the cavity with Washington State Red Delicious Apples which will be tossed after cooking.<\/p>\n

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Rubbed the turkey under and on the skin with Annie’s Roasted Garlic Extra Virgin Olive Oil<\/a> and Jans Dry Rub Seasoning.\u00a0 Stuffed the cavity with the apples.<\/p>\n

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Preheated the MAK 2 Star<\/a> General Wood Pellet BBQ Smoker Grill to 250\u00baF using Pacific Pellet Apple<\/a> BBQ Pellets.\u00a0 Not sure how long it would take for the thickest part of the turkey breast to reach an internal temperature<\/a> of 170\u00baF but as I stated earlier, I had no pressure or time constraints. The 16″x12″x3″ Aluminum Non-Stick Roaster with “V” Rack was just right for this 20 pound turkey.<\/p>\n

The seasoned and apple<\/a> stuffed 20 pound turkey was placed in the MAK 2 Star<\/a> at 9:45 am and the IT<\/acronym> was 35\u00baF.\u00a0 Took 8 hours at 250\u00baF for the breast IT<\/acronym> to reach 170\u00baF.\u00a0 Rested the Turkey loosely under a foil tent for 30 minutes before carving and serving.<\/p>\n

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Enjoyed one if not the best Turkey we both have eaten!!!\u00a0 The Low-and-Slow Apple<\/a> Smoked Turkey was so moist, tender, and the flavor profiles were over the top.\u00a0 We dined to our heart’s content on one leg and thigh (had enough for a third person) accompanied by steamed potatoes, gravy, and Broccoli.<\/p>\n

A 20 pound Turkey for the two of us would be insane but I vacuum<\/a> sealed 6 additional meals and kept out half of a breast for sandwiches.\u00a0 Who among us can resist Turkey Noodle Soup, Tetrazzini, Pot Pies, \u00e1-la King, Enchiladas, Sandwiches, etc …<\/p>\n

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