How To Cook A Brined Turkey On A Traeger Grill. Rub canola oil over entire outside of turkey and place breast side up into disposable aluminum roasting pan. Cut off the excess skin in front of the turkey breast.
Increase the temperature on the grill to 350 and continue to cook until an instant read thermometer registers 160 when inserted in the thickest part of the breast check every 30 minutes after grill temperature is increased about 3 to 4 hours total cook time. Place turkey breast on the grill and cook for 2 to 2 1 2 hours or until the internal temperature reaches 165 in the thickest portion of the breast. Allow your brined and unrinsed turkey to sit at room temperature uncovered for about an hour.
Remove turkey from brine and pat dry.
375 probe. Make sure the hopper is appropriately filled with the wood pellets of your choosing. Preheat your traeger grill on the smoke setting with the lid closed for 5 minutes until a fire is established. Prepare the following brine mixture in a large tub or bowl.
