Mesquite Honey-Glazed Smoked Turkey
Mesquite Honey-Glazed Smoked Turkey pairs gentle wood smoke with a thin, glossy honey finish that highlights the juicy white and dark meat. Fresh sage and basil mingle with black pepper and celery salt for an herby, aromatic crust that balances sweetness with a touch of heat. Serve it for holiday dinners or weekend gatherings when you want a centerpiece with rich fragrance and clean, layered flavor.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook2 hrs 45 mins
- Serves16
- DifficultyHard
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Mesquite Honey-Glazed Smoked Turkey, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 38 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 4 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 27
- Heart Health
- 52
- Metabolic
- 14
- Digestive
- 34
- Inflammatory
- 55
- Performance
- 40
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat an outdoor grill to high heat. Soak wood chips in a pan of water and set them next to the grill.
- 2
Combine sage, pepper, celery salt, basil, and oil in a bowl.
- 3
Remove and discard the neck and giblets from the turkey. Rinse the turkey and pat it dry; place it in a large, disposable roasting pan and rub it all over with the herb mixture. Turn the turkey breast-side down and loosely tent with aluminum foil.
- 4
Set the roasting pan on the preheated grill. Toss a handful of wood chips onto the coals. Close the lid and cook for 1 hour.
- 5
Add about two more handfuls of soaked wood chips to the fire. Drizzle 1/2 of the honey over the turkey and tent with foil again. Close the lid and continue cooking until the bone is no longer pink and the juices run clear, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone, should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- 6
Leave the turkey on the grill. Remove the foil and carefully turn the turkey breast-side up; baste with the remaining honey. Cook uncovered for 15 more minutes; the cooked honey will be very dark.
- Calories 499.86 kcal High 25%
- Protein 61.71 g Good Source 123%
- Carbohydrate 37.82 g 14%
- Total Fat 13.51 g Moderate 17%
- Saturated Fat 0.91 g Low Source 5%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 161.31 mg High 54%
- Sodium 3457.32 mg High 150%
- Dietary Fiber 0.57 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 16.21 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 14.65 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 4.76 mg Good Source 26%
- Potassium 30.85 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 6.24 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.08 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
About This Recipe
Mesquite Honey Glazed Smoked Turkey is made with 7 ingredients and serves 16. It takes about 3 hrs 15 mins and is rated hard. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Celery Salt, Fresh Basil, and Honey. Each serving provides about 499.86 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Mesquite Honey-Glazed Smoked Turkey made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Celery Salt, Fresh Basil, Honey, Pound Cake. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Mesquite Honey-Glazed Smoked Turkey?
- About 3 hrs 15 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 2 hrs 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 499.86 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Mesquite Honey-Glazed Smoked Turkey easy to make?
- This recipe is rated hard, with 7 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Mesquite Honey-Glazed Smoked Turkey healthy?
- Mesquite Honey-Glazed Smoked Turkey has an easyChef Pro health score of 40/100. Per serving, it provides 499.86 calories and 61.71 g of protein, or 123% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 3457.32 mg (150% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten and Celery, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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