How to Cook a Juicy, Smoky Honey Baked Ham Smoked Turkey

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A honey baked ham smoked turkey from HoneyBaked is an amazing centerpiece for your holiday table. With their proprietary smoking method and sweet honey glaze these turkeys offer next-level flavor your guests will love. In this article I’ll provide tips on selecting, preparing, and serving a HoneyBaked smoked turkey for spectacular results.

Overview of HoneyBaked Smoked Turkey

For over 65 years, HoneyBaked has perfected smoking juicy, moist turkeys Their process includes

  • Rubbing turkeys with a signature blend of salt, sugar and spices
  • Curing the seasoned turkeys for 24 hours so flavors penetrate deeply
  • Smoking the turkeys slowly over a blend of hickory and oak wood for rich, smoky flavor
  • Roasting the smoked turkey to perfect doneness
  • Glazing the turkey with their sweet honey glaze

HoneyBaked offers whole smoked turkeys from 10-16 lbs. For smaller groups, they have boneless turkey breast, wings, thighs and more.

Benefits of Choosing a HoneyBaked Smoked Turkey

There are many advantages to choosing a HoneyBaked smoked turkey:

  • Expert smoking method delivers juicy, succulent meat
  • Curing process locks in seasoning for enhanced flavor
  • Real hardwood smoked adds delicious smoky taste
  • Fully cooked so minimal preparation required
  • Whole turkey or parts available to feed any size group
  • Provides fantastic leftovers for sandwiches, soups and more

How to Cook a HoneyBaked Smoked Turkey

Follow these simple steps for smoking turkey success:

  • If frozen, thaw turkey in fridge 1-2 days before cooking
  • Preheat oven to 325°F. Place turkey breast-up on a roasting pan.
  • Loosely tent turkey with foil to prevent over-browning
  • Heat turkey 2-3 hours until internal temperature reaches 140°F
  • Check temp using a meat thermometer in the thickest part
  • Let turkey rest for 10-30 minutes before slicing for juicier meat
  • For smaller a la carte items, follow package instructions
  • Slice turkey and serve piping hot!

Handling Leftover Turkey

A HoneyBaked smoked turkey provides ample leftovers. Here are creative ideas to use them up:

  • Hearty turkey sandwiches with cranberry sauce
  • Turkey salad with mayo, onions, celery, nuts and grapes
  • Casserole with turkey, veggies, gravy and rice or pasta
  • Soup made with turkey, vegetables, broth and noodles
  • Enchiladas using shredded turkey, beans, salsa, cheese
  • Tacos with turkey, pickled onions, guacamole and slaw
  • Savory turkey pot pie topped with biscuits

Ordering Your HoneyBaked Smoked Turkey

Ordering your honey glazed smoked turkey from HoneyBaked is easy:

  • Visit their website to find a store location near you
  • Order online for delivery directly to your door
  • Call 1-866-492-DELI to speak with an expert to place your order
  • Stop into your local HoneyBaked store to order in person

I recommend ordering your turkey 1-2 weeks in advance to ensure you get the size you need. A HoneyBaked smoked turkey is sure be a huge hit at your holiday table!

 

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FAQ

How to heat up honey baked ham smoked turkey?

HoneyBaked Ham® and Turkey Breasts are best served directly from the refrigerator – simply thaw and they’re ready for the table. If you prefer your meat warmed, gently heat on low heat, only by the slice, not heating the entire ham or turkey breast. Heating may cause the meat to dry out and lose flavor.

How to cook a smoked turkey from honey baked ham?

Our whole turkeys are fully cooked and ready to enjoy. From thawed, take the turkey out of the refrigerator and remove from bag. Place in a roasting pan breast side up then loosely cover with aluminum foil and bake for 1 1/2 – 2 hours or until warm. Carve, serve and refrigerate unused portions immediately.

Which is better smoked or roasted turkey from honey baked ham?

Both the oven roasted and the smoked whole turkeys are very flavorful, if you do get a Honeybaked Ham I do recommend the oven roasted to pair with it so you get a better flavor profile as a stand alone I do enjoy the smoked very much.

Is honey baked ham turkey processed meat?

Yep. “Processed meat” is any meat that’s preserved by salting, smoking or curing, or by adding chemical preservatives. That means sausage, bacon, cold cuts like pastrami and salami, hot dogs and, yes, ham.

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