Featured Recipe of the Month: Smoked Thanksgiving Turkey

Thanksgiving is finally here, and at BrownCow Tech, we’re all about blending traditions with a modern twist—just like our approach to tech solutions. This month, we’re thrilled to share our Smoked Thanksgiving Turkey recipe. It’s smoky, tender, and sure to be the star of your holiday table. Just like our tech solutions, it’s simple, effective, and guaranteed to impress.

 

BrownCow Tech’s Smoked Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe

 

Ingredients for Smoked Turkey:

• 1 whole turkey (12-14 lbs)
• 1/4 cup mustard (to bind)
• Your favorite poultry rub
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 2 tablespoons dried rosemary
• 2 tablespoons dried thyme
• 1 apple, quartered
• 1 onion, quartered
• 1 lemon, quartered
• 2 cups apple cider (for spritzing)

 

 

1. Preparation:

• Thaw and Prep: If your turkey is frozen, make sure it’s fully thawed before smoking. This can take 3-4 days in the refrigerator.
• Remove Excess Moisture: Pat the turkey dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. This helps the rub adhere better.
• Seasoning Binder: Rub the entire turkey with mustard. The mustard acts as a binder for your seasoning and won’t impact the flavor after cooking.
• Season Generously: Use your favorite poultry rub, covering the outside, inside the cavity, and under the skin where possible. This ensures deep flavor throughout.

2. Stuff the Turkey:

• Flavor from the Inside: Place the apple, onion, and lemon quarters inside the cavity. These aromatics help add subtle flavors to the turkey while it smokes.

3. Smoking:

• Preheat the Smoker: Set your smoker to 225°F. A lower, steady heat will ensure the turkey cooks evenly and absorbs the smoky flavor well.
• Smoking Process: Place the turkey in the smoker, breast side up. Insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the breast without touching the bone. Smoke the turkey at 225°F.
• Spritz Regularly: Spritz the bird with apple cider every hour to maintain moisture and develop a slightly sweet flavor.
• Cooking Time: Smoke the turkey until the internal temperature reaches 165°F in the breast and 175°F in the thickest part of the thigh. This can take anywhere between 6-7 hours for a 12-14 lb turkey, depending on the consistency of your smoker.

4. Butter Glaze:

• Add Flavor Midway: Halfway through cooking, brush the turkey with a mixture of melted butter, rosemary, and thyme. This helps achieve a crispy, golden skin and enhances the herbaceous flavor of the turkey.

5. Resting:

• Let It Rest: Once the internal temperature reaches the correct level, remove the turkey from the smoker. Let it rest for 30-45 minutes, tented loosely with foil. Resting is crucial to allow the juices to redistribute, resulting in a juicy turkey.

6. Carving:

• Carve and Serve: After resting, carve the turkey—starting with the legs and wings, then moving to the breast. Serve with your favorite Thanksgiving sides, and enjoy the rich, smoky flavors with your friends and family.

 

Happy Thanksgiving from BrownCOW Technology!

 

From Our Team Meetings to Your Table

At BrownCow Tech, every team meeting starts with a new recipe. It’s a tradition that blends creativity with collaboration—just like our approach to solving tech challenges. Sharing recipes isn’t just about good food; it’s about fostering a sense of community, innovation, and teamwork that mirrors our work culture.

 

Why Recipes?

• Cultivating Partnerships: Starting meetings with a recipe encourages creativity and sharing, setting the tone for how we engage with each other and with you, our partners. We apply the same collaborative spirit when crafting personalized tech solutions for your business.

 

• Simple Yet Effective: Our recipes are straightforward and practical, just like our tech solutions. We believe in clear, practical strategies that you can rely on—no fluff, just results.

 

Share Your Version!

Have you tried smoking your turkey for Thanksgiving, or have a different holiday recipe that’s a must-have in your household? We’d love to hear about it! Share your recipes with us and join the flavor exchange that keeps our team inspired.

Send us your favorite dishes at info@browncowtech.com, and let’s celebrate good food and great company together.