As Thanksgiving approaches, home cooks everywhere start planning their big turkey dinner A juicy, flavorful turkey is the centerpiece of a memorable Thanksgiving meal While fresh turkeys can be delicious, smoking or grilling a turkey imparts incredible flavor that oven roasting just can’t match. If you want to take your turkey to the next level this Thanksgiving, Traeger’s turkey pellet blend and brine kit is the perfect solution.
Traeger invented the original wood pellet grill over 30 years ago. Unlike gas or charcoal grills Traeger grills use real hardwood pellets for fuel. The pellets infuse your food with a delicious smoky wood-fired flavor that you just can’t replicate otherwise.
Traeger offers a range of premium pellet grills including the Pro, Timberline, and Ironwood series. They also sell a variety of gourmet wood pellet blends made from all-natural hardwoods. The pellets come in flavors like hickory, maple, cherry, and mesquite so you can add different smoke flavors to your food.
In addition to grills and pellets, Traeger sells top-quality barbecue accessories. Their turkey pellet blend and brine kit is specially designed to help you make mouthwatering smoked turkey for Thanksgiving dinner.
Traeger’s Turkey Pellet Blend
Traeger’s limited edition turkey pellet blend is a specialty mix made just for cooking turkey It contains two types of flavorful hardwood – hickory and maple. A touch of rosemary is also added to accentuate the wood smoke flavor
Hickory gives a strong, hearty smoke flavor perfect for rich meats like turkey. Maple provides a mellower, sweeter smoke that balances out the hickory. The rosemary adds a subtle herbal aroma to round out the blend. Together, these woods infuse your turkey with complex smoky flavors.
The pellets give your turkey a tender, juicy interior and crisp, caramelized exterior that you just can’t achieve in the oven. Smoking also allows you to add deep smoke penetration that oven roasting lacks. The turkey takes on a sublime wood-fired flavor that all of your dinner guests will rave about.
Traeger’s turkey pellets are made from 100% natural hardwood with no fillers, additives or artificial flavors. They burn cleanly and evenly in Traeger grills with very little ash. You get pure wood-fired turkey with no unwanted chemical aftertaste.
Traeger’s Turkey Brine Kit
In addition to the specialty turkey pellet blend, Traeger’s turkey kit includes an orange brine mix and a turkey rub. Brining is a simple but extremely effective technique that helps ensure a moister, more flavorful turkey.
Here’s how it works:
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The brine is made from salt, sugar, spices and orange juice. You dissolve the mix in water to make a brine solution.
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Next, you submerge your thawed turkey in the brine. The turkey soaks overnight in the fridge which allows the brine to penetrate deep into the meat.
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The salt in the brine seasons the turkey and makes it incredibly flavorful. The sugar helps caramelize the skin when cooked.
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Most importantly, the brine keeps the turkey extra moist and succulent by preventing the proteins from over-constricting when exposed to heat. This stops the meat from drying out.
Along with keeping your turkey nice and juicy, Traeger’s orange brine adds a subtle citrus flavor. Orange zest and juice complement the wood smoke from the pellets for a wonderful medley of sweet and savory flavors.
Get Perfectly Smoked Turkey with Traeger’s Kit
Follow these simple steps for amazing wood-pellet smoked turkey using Traeger’s turkey blend pellets and brine kit:
Step 1 – Thaw
Completely thaw your turkey in the fridge 1-2 days before smoking. This allows the brine to fully penetrate the meat.
Step 2 – Brine
Mix up the orange brine according to the kit’s instructions. Submerge your thawed turkey in the brine. Cover and refrigerate 8-12 hours.
Step 3 – Remove and Pat Dry
Remove the turkey from the brine and pat it completely dry with paper towels. Let it air dry in the fridge for 1-2 hours before seasoning.
Step 4 – Apply Rub
Coat the turkey all over with Traeger’s signature turkey rub. The rub contains rosemary, thyme, sage and other herbs to complement the smoke.
Step 5 – Preheat Grill
With turkey pellet blend loaded, preheat your Traeger grill to 225°F for smoking.
Step 6 – Smoke
Place turkey breast-side up on grill and smoke until the breast meat reaches 160°F and thighs reach 175°F. This takes 3-4 hours depending on turkey size.
Step 7 – Rest and Carve
Let turkey rest 15 minutes before carving to allow juices to redistribute. Slice and serve!
The brined turkey will have a juicy, succulent texture with amazing flavor penetration. The pellets will give it a wonderful smoky aroma and taste. Your Thanksgiving guests are sure to rave about your wood-fired turkey!
The turkey pellet blend kit makes the entire process easy. The brine ensures moist turkey and the specialty pellets provide just the right smoke flavor. It takes the guesswork out of preparing the perfect smoked turkey.
More Reasons to Use Traeger’s Turkey Pellet Blend
There are lots of advantages to using Traeger’s turkey kit:
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Convenience – No need to source and mix brine ingredients yourself. Just add water and soak.
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Flavored pellets – Takes the guesswork out of which pellet flavors to use.
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Brine kit – Ensures your turkey stays juicy and absorbs great flavor.
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Rub included – Turkey rub adds the perfect herb/spice coating.
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Wood smoke flavor – Hickory, maple, rosemary pellets impart amazing smoke.
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Natural pellets – No artificial flavors, fillers, or binders.
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Made in USA – Traeger pellets manufactured in America from U.S. hardwoods.
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Resealable bag – Pellets stay fresh after opening.
With Traeger’s specialty turkey blend pellets and brine kit, you don’t have to stress about preparing the star of your Thanksgiving meal. It takes the hassle out of brining and finding the right pellet flavors. You’re guaranteed tender, juicy, wood-fired turkey that looks and tastes amazing!
Next Thanksgiving, take your turkey to the next level with Traeger’s turkey pellet blend and brine kit. Your family and friends will love it!
Turkey Blend w/ Brine Kit Wood Pellets
- Orange Brine & Turkey Rub Kit included
- 100% hardwood
- 20 lb bag
- Made in USA
How to use the Traeger Orange Brine and Turkey Rub Kit
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