🔥 Halftime Classic Smoked Turkey Recipe — Juicy, Fast & Flavor-Packed

If you’re searching for the best smoked turkey recipe that’s easy, juicy, and cooks in half the time, this Halftime Classic Turkey is your new go-to. Made in the Halftime Smoker — the ultimate portable smoker, tailgating grill, and rapid-cook charcoal cooker — this recipe delivers a perfectly golden, herb-buttered turkey with minimal effort.

Whether you’re prepping for Thanksgiving, a holiday feast, or game-day tailgate, the Halftime Smoker gives you that rich wood-smoked flavor while cutting your cook time dramatically. 7–10 minutes per pound is all you need. 🦃🔥

⭐ Why the Halftime Smoker Makes the Perfect Turkey

• Cooks 2× faster than a traditional smoker or oven

• Portable & tailgate-ready

• Uses real charcoal for authentic smoked flavor

• Keeps turkey incredibly moist thanks to vertical airflow

• Simple, set-and-forget design

If you want the juiciest turkey of your life without babysitting a smoker all day, this is it.

🦃 Halftime Classic Turkey — Ingredients

• 15–20 lb whole turkey

• 4 sprigs fresh oregano

• 4 sprigs fresh thyme

• A handful of fresh parsley

• 4 sprigs fresh sage

• 1 stick salted butter, softened

• Kosher salt (to taste)

• Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)

• Garlic powder (to taste)

🔥 How to Make the Classic Herb-Smoked Turkey (Halftime Smoker Method)

1. Set Up Your Halftime Smoker

Follow your Halftime Smoker setup instructions to load charcoal, position the Poultry Hanger, and prep the airflow system.

2. Prepare the Turkey

• Rinse inside and out with cool water

• Remove gizzards and neck

• Pat completely dry (this helps with browning)

3. Make the Herb Butter

Finely chop the oregano, thyme, parsley, and sage.
Mix the herbs into your softened butter until it forms a smooth, aromatic paste.

4. Butter Under the Skin

Loosen the skin over the breasts and legs and rub a generous amount of herb butter underneath — this ensures juicy, flavorful meat.

Spread the remaining herb butter over the entire outside of the turkey.

5. Season Generously

Coat the turkey with:

• Kosher salt

• Freshly ground black pepper

• Garlic powder

This creates a beautifully seasoned crust as the turkey smokes.

6. Ready for Cooking

Place the turkey breast-side up on the Poultry Hanger.
Insert a probe thermometer into the thickest part of the breast for accurate temperature monitoring.

7. Smoke the Turkey

• Cover with the Halftime lid

• Ignite the charcoal

• Let the Halftime Smoker do the work

Cook time: 7–10 minutes per pound

Your turkey is done when the internal breast temperature reaches 165°F.

8. Rest Before Carving

Transfer the turkey to a platter and rest for 10–15 minutes to allow juices to settle and redistribute.

🎉 Serve a Perfect Turkey in Half the Time

This Halftime Classic Turkey is:

• Juicy

• Herb-infused

• Crispy on the outside

• Smoked to perfection

• Ready in a fraction of the usual cook time

The Halftime Smoker delivers Thanksgiving-quality results with tailgate-level simplicity.

🔥 Shop the Halftime Smoker & Turkey Bundle today — includes wood chips, probe thermometer, carving knife, and BBQ gloves (over $100 value).