smoky juiced turkey
I have made this turkey the last 3 years at Thanksgiving and everyone just loves it. In fact, this year I had to make 3 of them just satisfy everyone. Very very easy recipe and wonderful flavor.
Blue Ribbon Recipe
This is no ordinary smoked turkey recipe. Some can be dry but not this one thanks to the turkey brine recipe. As you cut into it, the juiciness of the turkey will take you by surprise. The flavors of fruit, spice, sugar, and salt that are infused into the meat. The brine will make the turkey skin a little darker once cooked (and that's OK). A delicious centerpiece for your holiday table.
prep time
8 Hr
cook time
7 Hr
method
Smoke
yield
varies
Ingredients
- BRINE
- 2 quarts apple juice
- 2 quarts orange juice, fresh
- 2 cups brown sugar
- 1 1/2 cups salt
- 10 cloves whole cloves
- 1 tablespoon nutmeg
- TURKEY
- 1 large turkey, giblets and neck removed
How To Make smoky juiced turkey
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Step 1In a large pot on med-high, heat mix all brine ingredients and boil until well dissolved. -
Step 2Remove from heat. Allow to cool completely (ideally overnight in the fridge).
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Step 3Remove thawed turkey from the fridge.
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Step 4Open and remove the giblets and neck. Discard however you prefer.
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Step 5Remove the brine from the fridge. Place turkey in the brine and return to the fridge for another 8 - 12 hours. The longer the better but 8 hours is plenty of time if that is all you have.
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Step 6After the desired brine time, set a smoker up for indirect cooking at a temp of 250 - 275 degrees. Take the turkey from the brine. Put in it on a paper towel lined baking sheet to absorb some of the excess brine. It's OK if the turkey is a little wet, it shouldn't be soaking wet when it goes into the smoker.
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Step 7Place turkey on the smoker.
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Step 8Smoke until the popper pops or to an internal temp of the breast meat reads 170 - 175. Remove and enjoy.
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