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A SMOKED TURKEY THAT WILL MAKE YOU WANT TO "SMACK YO MAMA"

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By fastfreta


Smoked turkey

This is a recipe for a smoked turkey that will make you want to "smack yo mama," but don't try it she might smack back, LOL! Sorry, I'm not being irreverent, that's just an old southern saying, when something is really, really good.

If you don't have a smoker or have access to one, go buy one, NOW, because I guarantee you will want to, after you hear this. I've actually had people who say they don't like turkey,(because it's too dry), become instant turkey lovers. Once I threw a big shindig, and forget to bring out the turkey, because I always cook so much for those things. Anyway, after everyone was completely stuffed, dessert and all, I brought out the turkey and just offered a taste, needless to say the turkey was devoured in less than an hour.

I actually have to make this for my friends, of course they supply the ingredients, and I'm happy to oblige. To be sure it is a process!

The recipe

There are numerous steps to this recipe, but if you follow them, I promise you will be a hit in your community. I've even toyed with selling them...........nah, too lazy now. Anyway here goes.

Turkey, (the size doesn't matter, but you'd better buy a big one)

Worcestershire sauce

Soy sauce

Teriyaki sauce

Hot sauce

That's it for the ingredients. Mix worchestershire sauce, soy sauce, and teriyaki sauce together. I have no measurements, but use enough to partially cover the turkey. As for the hot sauce, limit that, it's just for spice, maybe, 1/8 cup.

Thaw the turkey, (don't try this with a frozen turkey), got to spell it out for some (I'm just saying). Pour mixture over turkey, marinate overnight in the refrigerator, periodically turning and basting it. Remove turkey from mixture, saving the mixture. Smoke the turkey on top rack, depending on size, about three to four hours, (FYI: if you smoke a turkey, without all the steps that I outline, it takes between 8 & 12 hours, on the smoker alone), making sure the turkey is golden brown.

Remove turkey from smoker, and wrap in lots of heavy duty foil, pour about two cups of the mixture over the turkey, and return to smoker for another hour, turning it at least once.

Now here's the part that will make it unforgettable.Remove the turkey from the smoker, open the foil and add more mixture, re-wrap, and finish it in the oven, (about 350 degrees), while it is cooking, flip the foil wrapped turkey at least once. Depending on the size again, cook it for another two to three hours, or until it almost fall away from the bones. You will have a turkey that will..............well, as I said, make you want to "smack yo mama."

I want to hear success stories, not the smacking your mother part, LOL, but the being a hit part.

Oh, let me add this, if you don't know how to use a smoker, ask someone or after you buy it follow the instructions, if it has any. Or if you want, just contact me and I'll tell you how.


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creativeone59 profile image

creativeone59  says:
5 weeks ago

Thanks fastfreta for a great recipe for smoked turkey. I can't wait to try it. thanks again for sharing. creativeone59

fastfreta profile image

fastfreta  says:
5 weeks ago

Thanks creativeone, I know you will love it.

Veronica Allen profile image

Veronica Allen  says:
5 weeks ago

I don't own a smoker, could I just use the oven or would it not taste the same?

fastfreta profile image

fastfreta  says:
5 weeks ago

Hi Veronica, I don't know how it would be, I've never tried it, but give it a try. Actually the smokey taste is what I'm partial to. But you know there is something called liquid smoke, maybe that would work. If you do try it, let me know how it works.

sukhera143 profile image

sukhera143  says:
5 weeks ago

Good hub.

Veronica Allen profile image

Veronica Allen  says:
5 weeks ago

Thanks fastfreta. I think I just might try it. Our local store has turkeys on sale right now. I just bookmarked this.

fastfreta profile image

fastfreta  says:
5 weeks ago

Thank you both. Veronica I will look forward to hearing about your experience.

Hello, hello, profile image

Hello, hello,  says:
5 weeks ago

I hate to say this but I never liked turkey but this sound like a real good one. Thank you.

Hmrjmr1 profile image

Hmrjmr1  says:
5 weeks ago

Fastfreta- This is spot on! Nothing can top some good smoked Turkey on a cool day..

PegCole17 profile image

PegCole17  says:
5 weeks ago

This does sound really delicious. I love the fall-off-the bone part, nice and tender and spicy. I bet this would work for whole chickens too. Thanks for this great idea.

DeBorrah K. Ogans profile image

DeBorrah K. Ogans  says:
5 weeks ago

Fastfreta, Thank You! This sounds tasty. Smokers really are wonderful! I will try this. I will take you at your word. But I would have never "Smacked my Mama." LOL So I am sure it will be good.

Blessings!

fastfreta profile image

fastfreta  says:
5 weeks ago

Thanks all for stopping by. And DeBorrah, I've never smacked my mama either, that's why I'm here to talk about it, LOL. However that's one of our favorites sayings. When describing something that she cooked, she'd tell me it was so good that I'd want to smack her.

PegCole, I think that it would work for any whole piece of meat, including chicken, let me know, if you do decide to use chicken, how it comes out.

Hmrjmr1, I see someone has had the experience,

So, Hello, hello, why don't you give it a try, and even if you still don't like it, you will be an instant hit with friends and family.

Linda Medrano  says:
5 weeks ago

Smack Yo Mama! I love that! Come on over to DC and read "Happy Turkey" for my tale of Thanksgiving! xxooLinda

fastfreta profile image

fastfreta  says:
5 weeks ago

Will do Linda, thanks for stopping by.

lewisbiel925 profile image

lewisbiel925  says:
5 weeks ago

This sounds sooo good fastfreta. I think I may just go out and buy a smoker NOW. :)

fastfreta profile image

fastfreta  says:
5 weeks ago

Now watch out lewisbie, that you don't "smack yo mama." LOL! Seriously though, let me know how it turns out.

Lady_E profile image

Lady_E  says:
5 weeks ago

mmmh, this sounds nice. I love smoked food. (smoked ham, smoked chicken, smoked tuna etc) They have a nice distinctive taste.

I will have to try this one out with a friend. Its a bit 'A' Level for me. lol. If it goes wrong, I can always blame them. Thanks for sharing. :)

febriedethan profile image

febriedethan  says:
5 weeks ago

I can imagine the taste, wow you're really make me hungry ma'am, Thank you for sharing.

ashleyr24  says:
5 weeks ago

Mmmmmm . . . Sounds delicious! Can't wait to try it. But if it's really good, I hope I don't smack my mamma!! LOL!

fastfreta profile image

fastfreta  says:
5 weeks ago

Thanks all for stopping.

ashleyr, now don't go "smacking yo mama," this is a warning, because it is that good! LOL!

Go ahead febriedethan and give it a try, I promise you it is good.

Yes Lady_E, please do give it a try and let me know how it turns out.

AllMomNeeds2know profile image

AllMomNeeds2know  says:
5 weeks ago

Fastfreta,

Sounds yummy I'll have to try this recipe!

fastfreta profile image

fastfreta  says:
5 weeks ago

Thanks AllMomNeed2Know, let me know if and when you do.

Blake Flannery profile image

Blake Flannery  says:
5 weeks ago

I love the title. I don't need a turkey recipe and I still checked this one out. Does that tell you anything?

Simple Tim profile image

Simple Tim  says:
5 weeks ago

hmmm...yummy! sounds delicious:)all of my favorite sauces in one recipe..this has got to be the ultimate recipe!

fastfreta profile image

fastfreta  says:
5 weeks ago

Thanks Blake, so I guess that says something about titles, they should be "catchy," huh. Thanks, I'll have to remember that.

Thanks Simple Tim, it is as delicious as it sounds, please let me know if and when you try it.

green light profile image

green light  says:
4 weeks ago

I am excited about this! A must-try!

I hope we can pull this off at home..! Thank u so much for sharing this!

fastfreta profile image

fastfreta  says:
4 weeks ago

Yes green light, please do try it, I guarantee that you will like it

habee profile image

habee  says:
4 weeks ago

Sounds great, FF! I have a hub on smoker tips. We should link our articles together!

fastfreta profile image

fastfreta  says:
4 weeks ago

Thanks habee, as I said before, I'm so computer illiterate that I don't know how to do that, but please do, and teach me, so I can do it in the future. Thanks in advance for the link. Congrats on your payout!

elisabethkcmo profile image

elisabethkcmo  says:
2 weeks ago

fastfreta, love this recipe, can I add a link on my Thanksgiving recipe hub to direct readers to this hub?

fastfreta profile image

fastfreta  says:
2 weeks ago

Thanks elisabethkcmo for stopping, by all means let's link.

gonnawantseconds profile image

gonnawantseconds  says:
2 weeks ago

This sounds like a great turkey for Thanksgiving! Love So Cal weather. Cooking outside is always doable! Hey check out my gingerbread whoopie pies. I'm telling you you're gonna want to slap your mama. Wink-wink

fastfreta profile image

fastfreta  says:
2 weeks ago

Thanks gonnawantseconds, you're right about So. Cal, however my brother use to do it in Ga. in the winter. Oh, yeah, I gotta check that out, so glad my mother does not live close to me. LOL! Thanks for stopping by, please come again soon.

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