Name: Smoked Turkey with Cajun Butter
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 30 min
Ingredients: 15-20 pound turkey; 3 tbsp SPG Blend Seasoning; 1 tbsp cajun seasoning; 16 tbsp unsalted butter; 3 tbsp cajun seasoning; 1 tbsp kosher salt; 1 tbsp garlic powder; ½ tbsp black pepper; ¼ cup brown sugar; Juice from 1 lemon; ⅓ cup chicken stock

Ingredients

Scale

15-20 pound turkey
3 tbsp SPG Blend Seasoning
1 tbsp cajun seasoning

Butter Injection Ingredients

16 tbsp unsalted butter
3 tbsp cajun seasoning
1 tbsp kosher salt
1 tbsp garlic powder
½ tbsp black pepper
¼ cup brown sugar
Juice from 1 lemon
⅓ cup chicken stock

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Instructions

Combine the ingredients for the butter injection in a sauce pan then melt it down and mix together.
Spatchcock the turkey by taking sharp kitchen shears and cut down the spine. Remove the spine with a sharp pair of kitchen shears.
Flip the turkey over, then press the turkey flat, breaking the breast bone.
Inject the turkey in all areas of the meat with the butter injection.
Rub a small amount of the butter injection on the outside of the skin, then season the outside of the turkey with salt, pepper, garlic powder and a light dusting of cajun rub.
Smoke the turkey at 350°F for approx. 2-2.5 hours, until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
Let the turkey rest for 20 minutes, then carve it up and enjoy!

Author: Nick Nesgoda
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours