Name: Christmas Smoked Turkey Crown with Herb Butter & Applewood
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 20 min
Ingredients: 3 kg Turkey Crown; 150 g Softened Butter; 2 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Black Pepper; 2 tsp Dried Thyme; 2 tsp Dried Rosemary; 4 cloves Garlic (Minced); 1 Lemon (Zested); 1 tbsp Olive Oil

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DifficultyBeginner

This Christmas Smoked Turkey Crown with Herb Butter & Applewood creates juicy, flavour-packed turkey crown perfect for Christmas Day. Easier to cook than a whole bird and ideal for BBQ smoking.

If you're new to smoking, read our Beginner’s Guide to BBQ & Smoking (UK) before starting.

For perfect timing, use our Smoker Time Calculator to avoid overcooking.

Yields1 Serving

Prep Time20 minsCook Time3 hrsTotal Time3 hrs 20 mins

3 kg Turkey Crown

150 g Softened Butter

2 tsp Salt

1 tsp Black Pepper

2 tsp Dried Thyme

2 tsp Dried Rosemary

4 cloves Garlic (Minced)

1 Lemon (Zested)

1 tbsp Olive Oil

Preheat BBQ to 165–175°C using indirect heat.

Mix butter, garlic, herbs, lemon zest, salt and pepper.

Loosen the skin and spread half the butter underneath.

Coat the outside with remaining butter + olive oil.

Place turkey on the cool side of the grill.

Add 1–2 chunks of applewood. Add more when you feel it's required but do not over load the bbq. Too much smoke will give a harsh flavour, you just want to aim for a gentle aftertaste.

Cook until the breast reaches 74°C internal temperature.

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Rest the turkey for 30–45 minutes before carving.

Notes

Brining the night before improves moisture.
Avoid heavy smoke — turkey absorbs flavour quickly.

CategoryMainCooking MethodBBQ

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