"Does smoking a whole turkey sound intimidating? Check out this easy smoked whole turkey recipe - no brine needed!..."
INGREDIENTS
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13-15 lb whole turkey (everything remove out of the cavity)
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8 tbsp unsalted butter (not margarine)
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3 tbsp olive oil
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1/2 medium yellow onion (finely diced)
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5 cloves garlic (minced)
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2 tsp kosher salt
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2 tsp poultry seasoning
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1 tsp coarse black pepper
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1 tsp lemon zest
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1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
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3 tbsp peanut oil (or your favorite vegetable oil)
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1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
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1 1/2 tsp parsley flakes
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1 tsp coarse black pepper
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2 tsp paprika