This Cajun Smoked Turkey is cooked old-school — on a stick burner with charcoal and wood for that deep, real smoke flavor you can’t fake. It starts with a simple brine, gets a buttery Cajun injection, and smokes slow until it’s golden brown and juicy all the way through. I’m using my Bird Brine and King Craw Cajun Seasoning for this one, but you can swap in your favorite flavors and still follow the same method. If you want a turkey that looks like it came straight off a pit, this is the way to do it.
The best Thanksgiving Turkeys take a little effort, a little planning and some time. For this bird, I did a 48 hour brine, then I pulled it out and let the skin "air dry" in the fridge overnight. A little light seasoning and some steady smoke is all you need after that!