Peking Style Smoke Roasted Turkey
  1. Dry brine turkey by liberally seasoning inside and out with 1.5-2% kosher salt by weight; optionally add 0.5% sugar by weight

  2. Hang salted turkey in fridge for at least 12 hours, preferably 48 hours or longer

  3. Scald turkey skin with boiling water to dissolve collagen and allow skin to crisp

  4. Stuff turkey cavity with 2 cinnamon sticks, 2 star anise, 5 green onions, and 1 orange; close cavity with wooden skewers

  5. Prop turkey wings away from back using a skewer secured with butcher's twine

  6. Combine 1 cup maple syrup with 0.5 cup apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, and salt; bring to simmer

  7. Hang turkey and brush glaze over exterior; allow to set at room temperature for 15 minutes

  8. Apply second coat of glaze and rest for 15 minutes; repeat for total of 3-4 coats

  9. Hang turkey in fridge for minimum 12 hours, up to 5 days

  10. Set smoker to 325°F and hang turkey using smoke wood (pecan, cherry, or other fruit wood)

  11. Roast until probe thermometer in thickest part of breast reads 150°F, approximately 15 minutes per pound

  12. Hang turkey over pan to catch drippings and rest for at least 1 hour before carving

  13. Make sauce by combining 2 cups turkey stock, 1 cup reserved glaze, sliced ginger, orange zest and juice

  14. Simmer sauce for 15 minutes until flavors concentrate

  15. Thicken sauce with cornstarch slurry (2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water)

  16. Char white parts of green onions in hot oiled skillet for garnish

  17. Carve turkey by removing legs, thighs, and breasts; slice breast meat horizontally

  18. Plate turkey and garnish with charred green onions; serve with sauce

Course🍽️Main Course

Diets🌾Gluten-free🥩Carnivore...

Category🍽️Main Dish

Cuisine🇨🇳Chinese

Occasions🎉Celebration🎉Holiday

Season🍂Fall

DifficultyHard ⏰ 4h

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