Brined Smoked Turkey

November 20, 2018

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It's the holidays and your holiday is not complete with this amazing Brined Smoked Turkey! It's so juicy, full of flavor and easy! That's the best part. You will brine the turkey overnight. Then add butter, seasoning and oil to the turkey and pop it on your smoker the next day. The result is the perfect smoked turkey for your Thanksgiving Dinner! Mix it up this year and try smoking your turkey instead of roasting it in the oven.

15 lb turkey ( defrosted )
2 tbsp olive oil
4 cups hot water
1 cup kosher salt
2 cups apple cider
1 tbsp black peppercorns
1 tbsp montreal steak seasoning
1 tbsp thyme
1 tbsp rosemary
1/2 cup butter
1 tsp ground black pepper
2 tsp dried thyme
2 tsp dried rosemary
1 tsp dried sage
1/2 tsp garlic powder

Unwrap thawed turkey and remove any parts (neck, giblets etc.) that may be inside cavity.
In a large food safe bucket combine the hot water and salt. Stir until dissolved. Mix in remaining...

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Nutritions

Calories
1669

Sodium
17426mg
726% DV

Fat
89g
137% DV

Protein
198g
396% DV

Carbs
5g
1% DV

Fiber
13g
52% DV