Hickory Smoked Turkey

Hickory Smoked Turkey

INGREDIENTS

  • 12lb Turkey
  • 1 gal water
  • 2 cups canning salt
  • 1 cup dark brown sugar
  • 2 Tbs. granulated garlic
  • A few peppercorns
  • 2 bay leaves

DIRECTIONS

  • Brine a 12lb turkey for 12 hours.
  • Create enough so turkey is submerged.
  • Smoke with hickory wood until the internal temp is 175°F-178°F.
  • You'll never do it any other way.
  • I use stockinettes to hold it together for presentation.

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