Smoked Self-Basting Turkey Recipe | Myrecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 8

Lunch

This Smoked Self-Basting Turkey Recipe | Myrecipes is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Pam Lolley Chris Lilly, one of our favorite pitmasters and four-time Memphis in May grand champion, taught SL recipe tester and developer Pam Lolley this cool technique. The key? Mounding herb butter on top of the breast, covering the bird with

Ingredients

1 (12- to 14-lb.) whole fresh or frozen turkey, thawed
2 tablespoons kosher salt
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
2 fresh thyme sprigs
2 fresh sage sprigs
Kitchen string
1 (12 7/8- x 10-inch) disposable aluminum foil roasting pan
1 cup butter, softened
2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
1 to 2 cups hickory or oak wood chips

Instructions

Light 1 side of grill, heating to 225 ° to 250 °; leave other side unlit. Close grill lid, and maintain temperature 15 to 20 minutes.
Remove giblets and neck from turkey; pat turkey dry. Sprinkle salt and pepper over skin and inside turkey cavity; place thyme sprigs and sage sprigs inside cavity. Tie ends of legs together with string, and tuck wing tips under; place turkey, breast side up, in pan.
Stir together softened butter, chopped sage, and chopped thyme. Shape butter mixture into a 2-inch ball; press ball firmly onto top of turkey breast. Cover roasting pan with a double layer of heavy-duty aluminum foil, sealing edges tightly. Cut a 2- x 1-inch hole in foil directly over butter.
Place wood chips directly on hot coals. Place pan with turkey on unlit side of grill; cover with grill lid.
Smoke turkey, maintaining temperature inside grill between 225 ° and 250 °, for 6 to 7 hours or until a meat thermometer inserted in thickest portion of turkey thigh registers 165 ° to 170 °. Peel back foil from turkey during last 1 to 1 1/2 hours of cooking time.
Remove turkey from grill; let stand 15 minutes before carving.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Smoked Self-Basting Turkey Recipe | Myrecipes good for PCOS?

Yes, this Smoked Self-Basting Turkey Recipe | Myrecipes recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 8 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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