I come back to this video every year - cooking the turkey on the Traeger saves a ton of oven space and this recipe is fool-proof and easy! I always get a juicy turkey with a light smoke flavor from the turkey pellets. The person in this video does an amazing job explaining everything I would like to see more videos featuring her!
@ikaikahoohuli
Жыл бұрын
Do you rinse the turkey off or just pat it? I was told it's to salty if you don't rinse it? Please help
@jonathanredmon3122
Жыл бұрын
That is the truth! I do the same thing.
@theblkrabbit3473
Жыл бұрын
Wait 3-4 hours? How many pounds does that work for?
@BBinHawaii
Жыл бұрын
@@ikaikahoohuli I don't rinse off I just pull it out of the brine and pat it with some paper towels. It seems like a lot of salt, but it is a big piece of meat!
@ikaikahoohuli
Жыл бұрын
@@BBinHawaii thank you! You’re the real MVP here. I am making this tomorrow. Only thing I couldn’t find was Turkey stock so I’m using chicken.
@iancrandall780
4 жыл бұрын
Why am I watching this. It’s 3 am. In May.
@skeeterburke
3 жыл бұрын
you should be super prepared now, you have no excuse
@jpallen719
3 жыл бұрын
Hahaha
@MrTrumphy
11 ай бұрын
Same
@naturalkoncept1077
10 ай бұрын
Someone wants a leftover turkey sandwich! Lol
@bambikiller338
10 ай бұрын
Every year I review this so no mistakes
@cynthiagilchrist31
10 ай бұрын
I come back to this recipe every year!
@michaelbenefield5761
3 жыл бұрын
Did this recipe yesterday for Thanksgiving and it was absolutely perfect. Best Turkey I’ve ever done. Traeger and their team are fantastic.
@Oisin-O
4 жыл бұрын
Looks good, I'll have to try it. Also it's great to see someone on youtube who actually has excellent knife skills like Nicole here does. There's so many who sound as though they know what they are doing but don't look it when they pick a knife up and start using it.
@uocliff1
4 жыл бұрын
I love that Chef Knife. I just got a Shun myself, but maybe thinking I made a mistake after seeing that one haha.
@bbazoutdoors3574
3 жыл бұрын
I have made this recipe two years in a row and it is MONEY!!! Highly recommend it!
@DarkMice5529
3 жыл бұрын
This is one of the best videos I’ve ever watched. I’ve been smoking turkeys for the past 3 years. Similar to this but I’m gonna follow this to a tee next week!
@justindoel1764
3 жыл бұрын
Me too
@markobrien690
2 жыл бұрын
This young lady is talented well beyond her years, this is very enjoyable.
@bobbyt6987
3 жыл бұрын
Looks Great. The only thing I would do different, is to roll the herb butter in cellophane & refrigerate over night. Then cut into discs to slide under the skin.
@autodidacticartisan
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah because cold butter is so easy to spread
@JM-fb4kz
4 жыл бұрын
I followed this recipe to a T and it was the best turkey I’ve ever had ever. So juicy and flavorful! Really appreciate your instructions and I love my Treager! Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!
@firecapt100
2 жыл бұрын
Getting ready to put ours in our Traeger in a few minutes. Nichole did a great job. I LOVE MY TRAEGER!!
@treyallaround
Жыл бұрын
Thanks using this 2 years in a row it taught me how to do it on my own. Appreciate the content 🤙🏻
@dnrtme600
3 жыл бұрын
This woman is really great- clear and complete
@JustinJagger
3 жыл бұрын
anyone find her twitter yet?
@Jett1873
4 жыл бұрын
I followed these directions and it was my first time ever cooking a turkey. It was seriously the best TURKEY IVE EVER HAD! I couldn’t believe how good it was. Also everyone was blown away by my carving skills I learned from watching you. Such a good video. You made turkey good again!
@Xavier-2013
3 жыл бұрын
Where are the directions?
@Jett1873
3 жыл бұрын
@@Xavier-2013 you just listen to her and follow what she’s saying. That’s what I did.
@Xavier-2013
3 жыл бұрын
@@Jett1873 I’m so funny!!! I was looking everywhere for a list of ingredients and i rewatched the video and i was like wooow lol sometimes I wonder where my brain is... lol
@Jett1873
3 жыл бұрын
@@Xavier-2013 haha no worries I’m the same! Good luck with your turkey!
@18763332
4 жыл бұрын
I wish I could post a picture of my turkey. I swear it belongs in a magazine! I want to frame it for all to see
@shanecateriny4359
3 жыл бұрын
This woman is a very effective communicator. Very easy to listen to and understand. Thanks for the new tips and tricks. I love my treiger grills
@jacobaccurso3788
3 жыл бұрын
Great job! First year on the Traeger. Now I feel like I know exactly what to do. Thank you so much.
@themadcroad5806
2 жыл бұрын
Own a Pellet fed Traeger, 4x years now, and I recall it was a gift to myself after second home purchase and I almost dismissed it, leaving it in packaging. Cuz we already own a BBQ…what’s the big deal? I am so relieved that common sense prevailed and I assembled it…yous guyses changed the way we prepare chow & changed every Bday, grad, thanksgiving, Xmas (or whatever holiday yous guyses honour and celebrate) get together or party, moving forward, because the people have spoken (with full mouths) and declared our place is where we feast. BEST. CHOW. EVER. (Currently Salivating while typing…thnx Traeger!)
@johncrumpley8702
7 ай бұрын
Nichole is a master. I've already bookmarked this video for use next November. Thanks much.
@mlpinedaalcaraz3969
3 жыл бұрын
she's so lively
@bpdp379
3 жыл бұрын
Counter balance to the Ace Hardware smoker guy....
@MissPanoramix
3 жыл бұрын
This tutorial is amazing, and the turkey turned out so tender and juicy that even the leftovers were devoured. It was our first time brining, smoking, and cross-grain carving - the flavours and textures were unbeatable! Thanks so much for posting this, we learned a lot this (Canadian) Thanksgiving weekend!
@fireman82392
10 ай бұрын
4th year in a row coming back to this video, and the family is asking for me to make the Turkey again next year. Thanks for such a great recipe Nichole!
@cobrabanana
Жыл бұрын
One of the best videos I've seen on here. She is incredible
@AverageCarGuy
Жыл бұрын
Followed this recipe almost exactly and the turkey was the absolute best I've ever had. I ended up pumping the temp up to 350 about mid way through. The only thing that didn't work out too well for me was the gravy. I may have buttered too often and the drippings were full of butter which ruined the gravy. But the turkey was so moist that no one missed the gravy. We finished the entire 20 lbs bird in about 5 minutes in contrast to prior years where we normally have left over for several days. Excellent resource.
@muscarim
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video! I made this yesterday and had everyone say it was the best turkey they’ve ever had.
@tyrobb2449
3 жыл бұрын
After watching this 3 times, I was prepared to prepare a fantastic Turkey. My family and friends were impressed with the process (me as the expert in the kitchen), and the end result. Best turkey we’ve ever had. Traeger is the ultimate outdoor cooking machine
@davidlamphier782
Жыл бұрын
First year making this recipe. Absolutely loved it. Made a 20 pound turkey.
@RovingCanada
3 жыл бұрын
I really like the explanation given in the video. Logical steps and details. Even though I knew the terms used, it was good to see the definitions to help others learn. Thanks 🇨🇦
@vipjuanita1665
3 жыл бұрын
I prepare it this year but baked in a plastic bag, and it was delicious. I believe it was my best, because the white meat was so soft! Thank you for your recipe. i am sharing it!
@Noobynoobynash
4 жыл бұрын
Wow Nichole, thanks for the "lesson" you definitely know your stuff!
@mattheww8059
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much dear, followed your recipe yesterday since the wife has to work today, will be sending her with some of the leftovers to share with the other nurses, hope they can get 10 minutes to eat, I got to say this is one of the best turkeys I ever cooked it came out perfect,
@Fox101-p6f
2 жыл бұрын
I will never make my turkey any other way but this way. It gets a 5 star rating every year!
@Brainshave01
10 ай бұрын
Made this today and it was a hit! I will definitely be doing this again. Thanks for the great video.
@kevinreeves7548
2 жыл бұрын
Great video she knows what she’s doing
@5banjostrings
10 ай бұрын
I made two turkeys this year with this. Instead of the pot I use brine bags, easier to clean and can be fitted in any size fridge so easy. Thanks for the recipe! I use a turkey cannon to prop the turkey up and cooks more even I feel. Plus you can fill the cannon with even more herbs and juice. I also use a smoke canister filled with pellets to increase the smoke. Like burgers and turkey etc. Due to where I live with low temps, this takes 7-9 hours to cook. Just depends on that temp gauge hitting 160f. I also keep the temps low to trigger more smoke haha. Then bring the heat up so I control it.
@LC-pv9xh
4 жыл бұрын
Funny that this is almost exactly how my wife makes turkey (we get the brine from World Market) except we've never done it on a Traeger. Well, now we have a Traeger so I guess we have to try it with it! I know it will be good because I've already said how juicy the brine makes it and how it's the best ever so I'm pumped to try my Traeger!!!
@sarahpelle8492
2 жыл бұрын
How'd it turn out, if you tried it?
@lorenbooker9486
10 ай бұрын
This makes a really moist birb but the lack of seasoning used in this video kills me 😂 11:11
@MelindaBula
3 жыл бұрын
my turkey was so good after I watched and followed your recipe.thank you
@DocPegLegRed
2 жыл бұрын
Truly amazing. Second year I did this and my family absolutely loves it. I have never made better turkey or gravy in my life. Thank you so much. Please know that I have this video saved 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
@MadDuck
4 жыл бұрын
You're a turkey wizard!
@smains
10 ай бұрын
Great recipe. Our turkey turned out great
@jesusesparzajr8566
3 жыл бұрын
Badass video.. I followed this videos instructions for my first Turkey on my traeger 🤘🏾
@joseperalta5855
3 жыл бұрын
I made this for the first time and My family loved it thank you happy thanksgiving
@wilsonflanders878
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome!!I just bought a traeger and can't wait to use it
@TraegerGrills
3 жыл бұрын
🔥 Awesome, welcome to the Traegerhood.
@conorhughes6018
3 жыл бұрын
Badass chef. No bullshit.
@raelynnnelson7838
3 жыл бұрын
My brother-in-law places slices of russet potatoes in the bottom of the pan, which get the smokey, herby flavor much like the turkey. Those are my second favorite thing to eat after the moist, juicy and smokey turkey.
@Italianempath
3 жыл бұрын
great tutorial i will be doing this, this coming thanksgiving on my new Traeger grill.. Cant wait
@bradwedge8276
4 жыл бұрын
Excellent knife skills!
@carloescalambre6675
4 жыл бұрын
i was kinda scared thinkin she may cut herself, but she is good
@18763332
3 жыл бұрын
I used signature blend pellets and it was amazing
@mrheath4928
4 жыл бұрын
Good video!! I just smoke 6 turkeys on a Traeger XL for my company's Thanksgiving dinner. Injected them with some Tony Chasheres Cajun Butter mix, and rubbed them with a generic poultry rub. I used the smoke setting for 2 hours, bumped the temp up to 225 for 8 1/2 hours, and 325 for the last hour to tighten the skin up. Once I took them off, I melted 1 cup of butter and poured on top of them.... Best Smoked Turkey ever!!! Needless to say, I have requests to do more turkeys for others for their Thanksgiving dinner. That Traeger is a beast!! BTW, I didnt know there was a Turkey pellet mix, so I used a mostly hickory blend.
@ashleypruitt1154
4 жыл бұрын
I would like to try smoking mine per your recommendations. Do you think the time will change having one turkey in there, I know you mentioned you cooked 6 turkeys. We have a smaller traeger grill.
@mrheath4928
4 жыл бұрын
@@ashleypruitt1154 Hi! The cooking time shouldn't vary by much, maybe an hour less than what mine took. The Traeger contains hear very well so you should be good with 11 hours total cook time. My boss has a smaller one and he cooked his around 13hrs over night at 180 and It was wonderful!! Hope this helps.
@chrismansbarger4324
4 жыл бұрын
Mr heath how big were your Turkeys cuz I'm doing one for the first time and I have 23lb and was told 5 to 7 hour. 2 hours on smoke then up to 300 until it reached 160 then wrap in aluminum foil for at least half hour to and hour.
@mrheath4928
4 жыл бұрын
@@chrismansbarger4324 All of mine were 14 pounds. My cook was 12hr because I went low temp, but for a 23lb turkey, that is actually correct.
@chrismansbarger4324
4 жыл бұрын
@MrHeath, Thanks very much. This is our first time hosting Thanksgiving dinner and my first time smoking a Turkey. I'm just little nervous and don't want to screw it up. I don't need 20 hungry disappointed people cuz I could end up stuff and put in the oven. LoL 🤦♂️😁 Thanks again and Have a Holidays and Merry Christmas
@ryansarja4545
Жыл бұрын
Awesome video and recipe! It was my first time ever cooking a turkey. I stuck to Nicole's instructions and it came out great! Super tender and a nice smoke line. I'll be relying on this video next Thanksgiving too!🦃
@Selandry1
3 жыл бұрын
Nicely done video! Everything was great. To the point with good sound and editing. Thumbs up. I will grill and serve with confidence tomorrow!!!!
@markushillman
4 жыл бұрын
This recipe is bomb
@1panchodenuevoleon
2 жыл бұрын
Best recipes for turkey gracias!!
@suzannerodarte2223
4 жыл бұрын
Great video! Thank you for your excellent presentation. Can't wait to try.
@zeebass2690
3 жыл бұрын
Lovely medium rare
@PhillTheGreat
2 жыл бұрын
Just made this. Legit 100% good.
@stevecaporale7192
4 жыл бұрын
Lots of great info here. Thanks for the lesson.
@Heavyj6
3 жыл бұрын
Great video! Plus Nichole is pretty easy on the eyes.
@noxjester890
4 жыл бұрын
Great tutorial! Love trying new things with my Traeger
@robbdalton4057
3 жыл бұрын
GREAT job! Nice recipe and fun to watch! Can't wait to try this on T day!
@BrieWilly
4 жыл бұрын
Mouth was watering the whole time
@Barkfire42
Жыл бұрын
She mentioned using the neck for the gravy but I never saw that she did.
@anthonyemmm
4 жыл бұрын
Wow looks delicious!
@treyboy27
4 жыл бұрын
Girl you look 12 but you know your stuff...best tutorial ever!....such an old soul...seriously the way you give explanations for why you are doing certain things like letting it rest...and you use everything! God job sweetheart!
@jasonjack5915
Жыл бұрын
Use a very fine grater for the garlic, way easier and it melts when it cooks mmmm.!!!
@chiptaylor7916
4 жыл бұрын
Got the whole thing prepped (exactly as pictured) & ready only to realize the turkey is too high for my Traeger Pro 36...had to take it off the rack for it to fit. Hopefully it’ll still turn out ok. Probably need the newest Traeger more depth-capacity to make this work!
@joshgreen19
Жыл бұрын
I wish I had the same cookware and counter space...
@johnrlott4002
3 жыл бұрын
Great video!
@FlimsyIndo
3 жыл бұрын
Holy moly. Young lady can you go on the bon appetit with Brad Leone? I think you guys sponsor him or something
@robertsrbell7811
4 жыл бұрын
Very nice job
@ErikLiberty
4 жыл бұрын
I've only seen one video where someone used the smoke setting to smoke the turkey. They smoked it for 20 minutes before cooking like normal for a few hours.
@richardc-ex7rt
4 жыл бұрын
Looks great, but overcomplicated. Simply applying Traeger's own Pork and Poultry (green label can) rub to a turkey coated with olive oil produced the best turkey I've ever had. I smoked it for 5 hours at 275. When I cut it open, there were juices pooled in the breast. Took it off when the breast temp reached 165.
@rishijassal
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome, I would use the turkey fat to make the roux?
@vaughnslavin9784
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@hamishtimmins
4 жыл бұрын
Add the stock to the roux, not the roux to the stock. No flour lumps that way. Bird looks good though.
@jheffernan13
4 жыл бұрын
Came to the comments to say the same. That “roux” was wrong. It should be a liquid, and you need to cook it either slow or fast, but it should be a light brown for gravy.
@michaelwitkiewicz7052
4 жыл бұрын
My 2cents is I would have made my roux from the fat separated from the drippings.
@TyBardy
3 жыл бұрын
I've been doing our family Thanksgiving for 7 years now and I still cannot get the home made gravy right... I try new things ever year and always end up making Knorr Brand turkey gravy
@darrengambrel8336
3 жыл бұрын
That was quite the bit of work there u did fine job look really tastey
@Decaf_Oatmeal
3 жыл бұрын
When she says rotate the bird on the grill, does she mean just to turn the pan or to turn the turkey inside the pan?
@MissPanoramix
3 жыл бұрын
I made it yesterday. Followed the recipe from brine to carve, it was fantastic. My husband and I had the same question, we decided to try just rotating the pan this first time, so every hour we opened the grill lid to check the wood chip level, juices on bottom of the pan (perfect), and rotate the roaster 90° each time. Since the bird was breast up, all the parts we love to eat were nice and crispy. If you/your family are back and wing lovers, you might want to turn the turkey while still on the grill, or crisp them up under a broiler 5-10 minutes before carving. Hope that helps. Happy gobble gobble!
@jeffburghardt2119
Жыл бұрын
Has anyone used a foil pan with a rack for this recipe? Any issues? Thanks for this tutorial!
@johnerwin6968
3 жыл бұрын
Followed all directions and temperatures . Still raw in the joints. The 160 rule does not work for a 16 lb turkey. 300 degrees , 168 in breast with probe, removed let sit for 30 min. Raw in joints.
@ikaikahoohuli
Жыл бұрын
So, I shouldn't wash the brine off? It doesn't taste to salty? I am trying this recipe this year
@carloescalambre6675
4 жыл бұрын
Is it just me or was the traeger grill not smoking and still looked liked it had not been on? But... 300 degrees and smoking on my Traeger, i will give it a try! Nice vid! Hope to see this girl more!
@oscariversen6003
4 жыл бұрын
What’s the brand of that knife you’re using?
@menocortes3699
4 жыл бұрын
Can you add stuffing to the turkey? And if so does the cook time or temperature change at all?
@WeTriedAThing
11 ай бұрын
Where can we find the knife she uses for cutting the garlic?!? Wants!
@johnbailey3426
4 жыл бұрын
So I used this recipe, and the meat was really tasty. The only issue I ran into was the mixture I for the gravy. I used my green mountain grill, which was the only difference, and all of the fluids in the pan cooked off completely. To the point I couldn’t clean the roasting pan lol. Did I miss something? Obviously the heat at the bottom was way too high. Any information will help. I’ve only had my grill for a couple months, so I’m a total noob.
@IamReallySanta
Жыл бұрын
It’s been three years since this video has been made. I wonder if the thighs and legs are done cooking yet because they sure as heck weren’t done in this video. Spatchcock. Always spatchcock a turkey.
@thomasjacobs5598
4 жыл бұрын
Where'd you get that rack and pan that fit so perfectly together? That's not a standard rib rack...
@gildragon
4 жыл бұрын
It's a standard roasting pan.
@Zumbagirl517
Жыл бұрын
What about Worcestershire sauce?
@robertwilliams6605
3 жыл бұрын
Looked undercooked but I could be wrong
@exsgt007
4 жыл бұрын
This young lady in the video is a "Rare Bird".
@anthonystortz1787
3 жыл бұрын
Medium rare turkey...that's a new one for me.
@DustinLaughs
3 жыл бұрын
Surprised more people didn’t mention this.
@redmondramos7382
3 жыл бұрын
Are used to think the same thing but it is actually because of the smoking. A lot of times it creates this pink smoke ring and it is actually not rare at all.
@redmondramos7382
3 жыл бұрын
From a reputable source --- “ Why is the turkey pink? Inside the muscle of the turkey (like the breast, thighs, drumsticks) are proteins that contain iron (myoglobin is their names). These iron molecules turn brighter red with chemicals given off by the stove, or the grill. In fact, if you smoke a chicken or a turkey, or any meat, you will see what the bbq crowd calls a “smoke ring.” That is simply the color change in the iron containing proteins to the smoke (carbon monoxide). Since the meat of chicken is fairly light, it is easy to see this color. Other things that change the color are nitrates. This color will fade away as the protein breaks down with more heat, although you will see this color with any BBQ turkey, or any BBQ meat. BBQ types call this the smoke ring. There are other chemicals that change those colors- such as nitrates- the pink turkey in the video is from nitrates.”
@Sdemmy980
3 жыл бұрын
Have you ever smoked anything dude? 165 is not medium rare what you’re seeing is from smoke
@Bagel_Biscuit
2 жыл бұрын
Do you baste it at all during the cooking process?
@calebjared75
4 жыл бұрын
Where do you probe for 160°?
@Italianempath
3 жыл бұрын
Where can I get those hickory oak Maple and rosemary pellets
@dewalt5519
Жыл бұрын
Followed these directions and the breast got to 200 and the bottom was almost completely uncooked. Covering this issue would help. Came to write this review and saw someone else had the same issue. Good thing we had a back up turkey and 2 hams.. 🤦♂️
@LoveHandles69420
3 жыл бұрын
Why are people afraid to spatchcock a bird? Comes out even every time and nothings ever dried out. Half the prep work with double the flavor. Brine, cut out spine, break breast bone, lay flat, rub, and cook on your targer until golden brown with correct internal temp and rest. Crispy skin with falling apart breast meat. Enjoy.
@DarkMice5529
3 жыл бұрын
Might have to try that this year!
@mikeman0341
3 жыл бұрын
Where did she incorporate the turkey neck?
@micahrockwell9615
3 жыл бұрын
I followed this recipe to a T today for Thanksgiving dinner. I pulled the turkey off after 6 hours. Even had to turn the heat up full blast the last hour. And it was still undercooked in the breast. Really? And yes, the lid was closed. VERY disappointed in my Traeger right now! My $50 turkey roaster works so much better than my $800 Traeger. So instead of eating when we were supposed to, we ate 3.5 hours later.
@listenerdave101
3 жыл бұрын
very odd, I would check the thermostat to make sure its working properly. Maybe the turkey was to big for the smoker. Only other thing I would suggest is maybe sacrifice a chicken to the turkey gods to get back on their good side.
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