Smoked grilled turkey

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Ingredients:

• 1 turkey weighing 5.5 - 6.5 kg, defrosted, remove neck and giblets
• 1 tbsp. sugar
• 1 tbsp paprika
• 2-3 sprigs of rosemary, leaves picked
• 2 tsp finely grated orange zest (1 orange)
• 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil

Preparation:

1. Pat the turkey dry with paper towels. Place 2 tablespoons salt, 2 teaspoons black pepper, sugar, paprika, rosemary, and orange zest in a food processor and pulse until evenly distributed. Using your fingers, gently lift the skin off the breast and thighs; rub the seasoning mixture under the skin, into the cavities, and over the entire surface. Let stand at room temperature while you preheat the grill, 30 to 60 minutes.
2. Soak 2-3 cups of apple, cherry, and/or pecan wood chips in water for at least 30 minutes; drain. Preheat the grill to 325-335°F (160-175°C) and prepare the indirect heat zone: on a charcoal grill, rake the coals to the sides of the grill; on a gas grill, turn off half the burners. Place a large drip pan under the grate in a cool part of the grill.
3. Lightly brush the turkey with vegetable oil and rub it all over. If using a charcoal grill, scatter about half of the soaked wood chips over the coals; for a gas grill, fill a smoker box with wood chips and use according to the manufacturer's instructions. When the wood chips begin to smoke, place the turkey breast-side up over indirect heat, with the legs closest to the coals.
4. Cover the grill and smoke the turkey until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh registers 165°F (74°C), 3 to 4 hours, adding the remaining wood chips about halfway through; add more coals or adjust the vents as needed to maintain the temperature. Do not baste the turkey while smoking, as this may cause the skin to become tough and chewy. If any parts of the turkey (such as wings or legs) begin to burn on the grill, tent them loosely with foil.
5. Carefully transfer the turkey to the direct heat zone and roast, uncovered, until lightly browned on the bottom, 5-10 minutes. Transfer the turkey to a cutting board and let it rest for 30-45 minutes before carving.