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Turkey Recipes

Turkey isn't just for Thanksgiving around here. I smoke a whole turkey every fall, and I use the leftovers for soup, chili, and just about anything else all winter.

Below you'll find my whole smoked turkey, a spatchcock version if you're short on time, plus the brine and rub I use every year. I added a few leftover recipes too, since there's always more turkey than we can eat in one sitting.

A whole turkey being smoked on a pellet grill, covered in spice rub, with wisps of smoke behind it on the pellet grill.

Most Popular Turkey Recipe

This smoked turkey on a pellet grill doesn't need a brine and comes out perfectly juicy with crispy skin. It is my most popular turkey recipe with over 383K visits!

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More Turkey Recipes

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  • A side view of turkey rub in a small white bowl on a wooden table.
    Best Smoked Turkey Rub Recipe
  • The featured image shows the golden smoked turkey stock being ladled from the stockpot.
    Smoked Turkey Stock
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    Slow Cooker Three Bean Turkey Chili
  • Steaming bowl of smoked turkey and white bean soup, showing tender meat, colorful vegetables, and fresh herbs in rich broth.
    Smoked Turkey and White Bean Soup
  • A smoked spatchcocked turkey on a baking sheet.
    Traeger Spatchcock Smoked Turkey - No Brine
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Meet Jeri

I'm Jeri, the recipe developer, photographer, and writer behind Winding Creek Ranch. With over 40 years of hands-on cooking experience, I specialize in creating easy, family-friendly recipes that actually work. From pellet grill and air fryer dishes to everyday meals, each recipe is tested to ensure it turns out perfectly every time.

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