Ninja Woodfire Smoked Turkey

The Ninja Woodfire Smoked Christmas Turkey brings rich, outdoor-smoked flavor to the festive table with the convenience of modern cooking technology. Using the Ninja Woodfire outdoor grill and smoker, the turkey develops a crispy, golden skin while staying incredibly juicy inside, creating a memorable centerpiece for any holiday feast.

This Christmas turkey is gently seasoned with aromatic herbs, citrus, and classic winter spices, then slow-smoked over real wood pellets for a deep, authentic barbecue aroma. The controlled temperature of the Ninja Woodfire system helps ensure even cooking, reducing stress in the kitchen and allowing more time to focus on side dishes and desserts.

Perfect for family gatherings and seasonal celebrations, a Ninja Woodfire Smoked Christmas Turkey pairs beautifully with roasted vegetables, stuffing, and cranberry sauce. It offers a modern twist on a traditional holiday favorite, combining the charm of woodfire cooking with reliable, easy-to-use technology.

• Juicy, tender meat with crispy, smoked skin
• Cooked using the Ninja Woodfire outdoor grill and smoker
• Ideal centerpiece for Christmas and winter celebrations

For more festive meal inspiration and holiday recipes, explore additional seasonal ideas on the Christmas recipes page.

Servings 6-8

🐔 Ingredients:

• 1 Whole Turkey approximately 2.8kg
• 1 Orange
• 150g Butter
• Bay Leaf
• Sprig Rosemary
• Sprig Thyme

Cooking Pellets

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Directions

1. Prep

1. Make your flavored Butter. Zest 1 orange and stir into the Butter
2. Get the Turkey Ready. Spatchcock the Turkey. Loose skin around the breast and place Butter under the skin, pushing it out to cover the whole area. Place the Orange and Aromatics in the Cavity of the Turkey.

2. Preheat your Ninja Woodfire Oven

• Set to Gourmet Roast function.
• Set Stage 1 to 295°C & 5 Minutes
• Set Stage 2 to 180°C & 1.5 Hours
• Add Pellets of Choice
• Start Oven to Start the preheat.

3. Cook The Turkey

• Place the Turkey on the grill plate.
• Close door and cook for 5 minutes on Stage 1
• After Stage 1 is complete, loosely cover Turkey with Foil, or use the Heat Deflector from The Pellet Man
• With 10 minutes left remove the Foil or Heat Deflector.
• Make sure Internal Temperature of Turkey is 74°C before removing and restarting.

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