Smoked Garlic and Orange Turkey Recipe

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Smoked Garlic and Orange Turkey
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Directions:

  1. At least 1 hour before cooking, soak wood chunks in enough water to cover.
  2. Preheat coals.
  3. Rub the turkey cavity with salt.
  4. Cut oranges into 2-inch chunks.
  5. Place the cut oranges, sage and garlic in the cavity.
  6. Loosen the breast skin and spread the cheese spread underneath.
  7. Tuck the wings under the back and tie legs together.
  8. Rub the turkey with oil, juice from an orange, chopped sage, salt and pepper.
  9. In a smoker, arrange preheated coals, half of the drained wood chunks and the water pan according to the manufacturer's directions.
  10. Add water and orange juice to water pan.
  11. Cover and smoke for 5 – 6 hours until thermometer registers 180°F when inserted in the breast.
  12. Throughout, add more coals, wood chunks, and water/juice as needed.
  13. Remove turkey to platter.
  14. Cover with foil to keep warm.
  15. Rest at least 5 minutes prior to carving.
  16. Reserve any drippings for Orange Turkey Gravy with Sage.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 96.43 Kcal (404 kJ)
Calories from fat 20.74 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.3g 4%
Cholesterol 151.02mg 50%
Sodium 381.02mg 16%
Potassium 251.39mg 5%
Total Carbs 9.34g 3%
Sugars 6.36g 25%
Dietary Fiber 0.6g 2%
Protein 9.15g 18%
Vitamin C 39.8mg 66%
Vitamin A 1.8mg 60%
Iron 2.8mg 16%
Calcium 30.9mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 76.76 Kcal (321 kJ)
Calories from fat 16.51 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.83g 4%
Cholesterol 120.21mg 50%
Sodium 303.3mg 16%
Potassium 200.12mg 5%
Total Carbs 7.43g 3%
Sugars 5.07g 25%
Dietary Fiber 0.48g 2%
Protein 7.28g 18%
Vitamin C 31.7mg 66%
Vitamin A 1.4mg 60%
Iron 2.2mg 16%
Calcium 24.6mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 2
    Points
  • 2
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free

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