Honey Orange Smoked Turkey

INGREDIENTS

• 14–17 lb turkey, fully thawed
  
  

• 6 navel oranges
  
  

• 2 lbs honey
  
  

• 3 tbsp kosher salt
  
  

• 2 tbsp ground ginger
  
  

• 2 tsp ground cumin
  
  

• 2 tsp ground mustard
  
  

• 1½ tsp ground cloves
  
  

• ½ tsp allspice
  
  

• 1 gallon apple cider
  
  

• 6 tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature
  
  

• Salt and pepper
  
  

• Hickory wood chips

DIRECTIONS

Brine the turkey in a mixture of honey, orange juice, apple cider, herbs, and spices for 24 hours.

Remove from the brine and pat dry.

Load the smoker with hickory wood chips and set the temperature to 225°F.

Smoke the turkey for 8–10 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 175°F–178°F.

Let rest for at least 30 minutes before carving.