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Smoked turkey dry rub ingredients separated on a small plate with a gold spoon.

Smoked Turkey Rub Recipe

Author: Erin Jensen
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Seasoning
Cuisine: American
Method: Counter Top
Our delicious Smoked Turkey Rub recipe is super easy to make and brings all the best flavor to any cut of turkey!

Ingredients 

  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley leaves
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme leaves
  • 2 teaspoons dried sage leaves
  • 1 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1 teaspoon smoked garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Combine: In a small bowl, add 1 tablespoon kosher salt, 1 tablespoon dried parsley leaves, 2 teaspoons dried thyme leaves, 2 teaspoons dried sage leaves, 1 teaspoon ground mustard, 1 teaspoon smoked garlic powder, 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves, 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves, 1 teaspoon onion powder, and ½ teaspoon ground black pepper; stir to combine.
  • Use: Use the homemade dry rub to coat the outside of the turkey and place on the smoker - we love this smoked turkey breast recipe and the best smoked turkey!

Notes

  • Prep: highly recommend patting the turkey dry and then add a drizzle of olive oil or softened butter before seasoning with this dry rub.
  • Amount: one batch of this dry rub seasoning will season a regular-sized whole turkey. Option to make more or less depending on the size of your turkey.
  • Flavor Punch: add even more flavor by pairing this dry rub with our homemade turkey marinade or use our turkey injection recipe - such a good combo!
  • Pellet/Wood Chips: using either basic hickory wood chips or apple wood chips, for a subtle sweetness, work great for smoked turkey recipes. 
  • Storage: Store it in an airtight container in the pantry for up to 3 months. It will last longer than 3 months but some of the flavors might become a bit muted.
  • Gravy: Don't forget to collect the drippings and follow our tutorial on how to make smoked turkey gravy!

Nutrition

Calories: 6kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.04g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 873mg | Potassium: 24mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 58IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg
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