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Brined Smoked Turkey Recipe
Learn the absolute best most flavorful way to prepare a turkey by making this Brined Smoked Turkey Recipe.
👥 12 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 28h 20m⏳ Prep: 20 min🔥 Cook: 4h👤 Chef Billy Parisi📖 billyparisi
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- pot
- whisk
- pan
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Add 4 cups of the cider with all the salt and sugar to a medium-size pot and bring to a boil and cook until the salt and sugar are completely dissolved. Whisk occasionally.
sugar1 cup
2
Transfer the mixture to a large 5-gallon container along with the remaining amount of cider, water, onions, peppercorns, garlic, bay leaves, and thyme, and whisk to combine.
peppercorns15bay leaves4
3
Add in the trussed turkey and ensure it is completely submerged.
4
Place in the refrigerator for ⏱️ 24 hours or up to ⏱️ 48 hours.
5
Remove the turkey and rinse very well with cold water on all sides.
6
Transfer the turkey to a roasting pan and pat it dry using paper towels.
7
Preheat the smoker to 275°.
8
Add the turkey to the smoker and cook for ⏱️ 4 hours to 4 ½ hours. The thigh meat should read 160° to 165° when it is finished, or the button in the breast should have popped out.
9
Wrap in foil and let it sit at room temperature for 20 to ⏱️ 30 minutes before slicing and serving
Nutrition Facts
calories
334 kcal
fat Content
13 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
1 g
sugar Content
4 g
sodium Content
1668 mg
protein Content
49 g
cholesterol Content
162 mg
carbohydrate Content
4 g
saturated Fat Content
3 g
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