This delicious turkey with an easy maple BBQ rub is so juicy, incredibly flavorful turkey with a perfectly browned and crispy skin, and it can be smoked to perfection in less than 3 hours. Smoked turkey recipes are a nice twist on a holiday favorite or a nice alternative to chicken in the summer. *This post contains affiliate links*
Smoked Turkey On A Pit Boss Pellet Smoker
Pit Boss Smoked Turkey with Maple BBQ Rub 🔗
This Pit Boss smoked turkey with an easy maple bbq rub is moist on the inside with a perfectly crispy skin. It takes under 3 hours to prepare and is packed with protein.
Prep: 10min
Total: 2h55min
Ingredients:
- 1 5-7kg young turkey
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tbsp onion flakes
- 1/2 tbsp paprika
- 1/2 tbsp salt
- 1 tbsp Montreal chicken spice mix
- 1/2 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp dried thyme
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
Instruction:
- Spatchcock the turkey with kitchen shears by cutting the turkey open along the backbone on both sides (discard the backbone). **see notes**
- Open the turkey by splitting the breastbone and lay the bird flat to ensure even cooking.
- Place the turkey cut-side down on a large baking/roasting pan.
- Rub 1 tablespoon of the butter all over the turkey into the skin.
- In a bowl combine all of the spices with 1/4 cup maple syrup and mix until a runny paste is achieved.
- Pour the maple bbq mixture over the turkey and rub all over the skin and into the breast and legs to coat, then set aside.
- Turn on the Pit Boss and set temperature to 300F, and pre-heat with the lid closed for 15 minutes.
- Transfer the turkey directly onto the Pit Boss grill grate and close the lid.
- Smoke for approximately 2 hours or until the internal temperature reaches 145F.
- Increase the smoker temperature to 350F and baste the turkey with the remaining 2 tablespoons of maple syrup.
- Smoke until internal temperature reaches 165F (approx 30 minutes more).
- Once finished, remove turkey from the smoker, cover with tin foil and let rest for 15 minutes, then carve as desired, serve, and enjoy!
FAQ
How long does it take to cook a turkey in a pit boss grill?
Cook the turkey for 30 minutes per pound at 225°F or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F; once it reaches 165°F, remove it from the grill and let it rest for 20 minutes before slicing.
How do you cook a turkey in the Pit Boss grill?
Transfer the turkey directly onto the Pit Boss grill grate, close the lid, and pre-heat the Pit Boss for 15 minutes at 300F. Smoke the turkey for about 2 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 145F.
How do you season a turkey for the pit boss?
If you prefer, you can baste the turkey with chicken broth every hour during the smoking time to keep it moist. Place the turkey on the smoker and smoke for 6 hours or roughly 30 minutes per pound up until the internal temperature reaches at least 165°F (we prefer ours at 180°F, but it is done at 165°F).
How long does it take to cook a turkey on a pellet grill?
If you prefer, you can baste the turkey with chicken broth every hour during the smoking time to keep it moist. Place the turkey on the smoker and smoke for 6 hours or roughly 30 minutes per pound up until the internal temperature reaches at least 165°F (we prefer ours at 180°F, but it is done at 165°F).