Classic Holiday Turkey

Chef Tom fires up the Yoder Smokers YS640s Pellet Grill and roasts a brined, trussed, whole Classic Holiday Turkey with a sweet and savory glaze. This is the quintessential holiday turkey and hits all of the flavor notes you expect from a traditional bird— apple, garlic, rosemary and sage.

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*** TIME STAMPS ***
00:00 Intro
00:21 Prepping the Turkey
00:55 Brining the Turkey
02:26 Drying the Turkey
03:34 Injecting the Turkey
04:53 Seasoning and Trussing the Turkey
07:38 Cooking the Turkey
08:29 Making the Glaze
09:33 Checking and Basting the Bird
10:33 Finishing Temperatures
11:05 Carving the Bird
12:58 Let's Have a Taste
14:04 Outro

[TheMusicscotty]

Yep, it's that time of year again. Time for me to watch my man Chef Tim and the absolute best turkey vid on YouTube. I make it every year and it slays!!

[alialsaffar]

As English is my second language, I’m really super impressed by how smoothly your explanation is. This is quite a success

[brandonwalmsley]

Chef Tom bringing back your classic holiday favorites!!!

[AZWallbreaker]

I've watched this at least 3 times already!

[ryanstuhlmiller]

This was everyone’s favorite turkey they’ve ever had! Will be doing again. Thanks chef Tom!

[Brandondrumkc]

I have been a long running skeptic of turkey. This was the single best bird I've ever tasted. This recipe is 100% valid and gets a wild thumbs up from my entire family.

[subisti]

I'm definitely trying this one this year. I'm dead set to convert the family to loving Thanksgiving turkey now that I have a pellet grill!

[juggalochef]

That turkey is on point for sure, but you know what else is? Chef Tom's beard game in this video! Snazzy sir!

[saltycrow]

My god whatta beautifully smoked bird. AND I learned a new trussing technique. I did always tie up the legs, but I always tucked the wings under the back to roast. I'll be giving this method a try. I'm so glad I got a bottle of that cattlemans dust. I'm guessing I am going to wish I bought 5lbs of it instead of the small container.

[pflick]

Chef Tom you made my day again my friend!!! Always love your videos! Smoke away my brother!

[SimonSays]

What pellets did you use!? Thanks looking forward to doing this for Thanksgiving

[BuckeyeBackyardBBQ]

Tom you are my fav youtube BBQ chef on youtube!   that turkey looks fantastic!

[ChicagoGriller]

Last week's turkey was good, but sometimes the classics/traditional recipes are best. Wonderful, clear, and fun video as always chef!

[stwelve]

I finally got to watch Chef Tom within an hour of posting! #ditchingwork

[kevinlavin]

You’re a true champion, Tom! Absolutely NAILED it, Chef 🔥👊🏼💥

[FGUK]

One of my favourite birds to eat!! 10/10 Chef

[jayhinton]

Wowed the family today with this juicy turkey preparation with apple pellets. Used Ghee instead of butter for the injection and glaze. So incredibly good. Thank you!

[ivse]

Every year a delicious and wonderful turkey recipe. Again looking amazing 👍👍👍

[dilson]

Thanks chef. I'm gonna do my turkey like that. Your the best. Thanks

[jasonryan]

Awesome Chef Tom! I’m surprised you didn’t stuff it with all kinds of flavorful goodness! Onions, lemons, herbs...