Sage and Thyme Smoked Turkey Recipe – Sunset Magazine

Name: Sage and Thyme Smoked Turkey Recipe – Sunset Magazine
Ingredients: 1 1/3 cups kosher salt; 2/3 cup packed light brown sugar; 6 large garlic cloves, smashed; 2 teaspoons peppercorns; 20 large sage sprigs (6 in. long), divided; 20 large thyme sprigs (6 in. long), divided; 1 turkey (14 to 16 lbs.); 4 or 6 fist-size applewood chunks* (use 4 for an 18.5-in. smoker, 6 for a 22.5-in.); 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature; 1/4 cup finely chopped shallots; 2 tablespoons olive oil

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Savor a juicy, herb-infused smoked turkey with sage and thyme flavors from Sunset Magazine. Perfect for special occasions or gatherings.

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Ingredients

1 1/3 cups kosher salt
2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
6 large garlic cloves, smashed
2 teaspoons peppercorns
20 large sage sprigs (6 in. long), divided
20 large thyme sprigs (6 in. long), divided
1 turkey (14 to 16 lbs.)
4 or 6 fist-size applewood chunks* (use 4 for an 18.5-in. smoker, 6 for a 22.5-in.)
1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/4 cup finely chopped shallots
2 tablespoons olive oil