Practically mistake-proof. Keep in fridge for 2 days. Preheat oven to 350. Take all wrapping off turkey. You can use a roasting bag to protect turkey from drying out, especially if you have to leave it in the over longer because guests come a bit late. Place turkey in a roasting pan and heat for one hour and 45 minutes or until meat reaches 140 degrees F. Take out of oven, transfer to baking sheet, carve and serve.

This turkey was AMAZING!!!! I was scared it was going to fall flat and got a game plan together to infuse it with the smallest amount of flavor by rubbing it down with herbs, butter and onions. Then I wrapped it in foil and warmed it on my gas grill outside so I could use my oven for "real cooking". I thought if I made great sides, we could cover the turkey with gravy and endure it. Boy was I wrong. It was so smokey yummy and my herb assault just took it up a notch. I'm totally doing this for now on. My whole turkey cooking days are so over! The only downside is this turkey is ugly! The sight of it does not inspire thoughts of great flavor. But don't be fooled. It's delicious! No one ever saw it anyways because I cut it up as soon as I took it off the grill. Problem solved, lol.

Thanksgiving '24 -- I thought I would save some work this year, and try this Vacuum Packed refrigerated Smoked Turkey. it was "OK", but I won't do it again! The bright side is that it was just my wife and I this year, so i didn't embarrass myself! I only cooked 1/2 and threw the other 1/2 away.

LOVED this bird. Delicious, savory, juicy . . . and SO easy! Going to make MANY dishes with this meat since the smoky flavor will lend a special snap to oh . . .soup, tacos. chili, and sandwiches of course. Might go get another to slice/shred and freeze for later!

This turkey is so flavorful and tender. Simply roast at 350 degrees for however long it says on the package. Mine took longer because I was juggling other Thanksgiving baking in and out of the oven. I baked for the first hour uncovered, in that time it had gotten that lovely mahogany color, the remaining time it was cooked covered with foil. I also added stuffing to the pan before covering. I don't care for regular turkey, but this one has just the right amount of smoke to make it delicious.

We purchased this last year for the first time. IT WAS AMAZING! We do a lot of the prep for Thanksgiving along with our son and his fiancee. I figured that since a fresh, frozen uncooked turkey takes so long on it's own, that a pre-cooked would work out great and could be reheated along with other items in our oven. Everything worked out perfectly as planned. I'm waiting for our local store to get them in stock again this year.

I'm glad I was able to pick one of these up this year. It's totally worth it! It's easier than making your own, and to be honest, it tastes better than most. The ones I've made, the ones friends have made, special ordered... this one takes the cake. Do yourself a favor and get one of these! We added broth to the bottom of the roasting pan and had it on a roasting rack. Ended up putting foil on part way through so it didn't brown too much.

I usually brine a turkey and cook it in the oven and this year in impulse we tried this smoked turkey and it was VERY good turned out juicy and very tasty the skin crisped up nice I was pleasantly surprised I'm not going to say I'll never brine a bird myself again but I'll definitely buy these again

Sam's Smoked Turkey is an absolute game-changer! The ease of heating makes it a convenient choice, but the real magic happens when you take that first bite. The taste is truly out of this world, surpassing all expectations. What sets Sam's Smoked Turkey apart is its versatility. Beyond the initial feast, the leftovers become a treasure trove for creative culinary adventures. From sandwiches to soups, stews, and snacks, every dish benefits from the rich, smoky flavor of this turkey. It's not just a meal; it's an investment in your taste buds. While it may be a bit pricier than some alternatives, the quality and deliciousness make it worth every penny. Sam's Smoked Turkey has earned its spot as a must-have in my kitchen. Highly recommended for a mouthwatering experience that keeps on giving!

The person who said they couldn't taste any smoked hickory flavor must have lost their sense of taste with COVID. The hickory flavor is full strength. It sounded good but actually eating it I realized I don't like hickory flavor in turkey. I like salty food but adding hickory flavor makes it too salty. Other than that the quality was good.