Mesquite Honey-Glazed Smoked Turkey

Name: Mesquite Honey-Glazed Smoked Turkey
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 2 h 45 min
Total time: 3 h 15 min
Yield: 16 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tbsp Black Pepper; 2 tbsp Celery Salt; 2 tbsp Fresh Basil; 12 oz Honey; 0.5 lb Pound Cake; 12 lb Turkey Breast; 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 American High-Protein 💪Comfort-Food

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

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.