Maple-Brined, Wood-Smoked Grilled Turkey
"Allow a total of 4 to 4-1/2 hours to start the fire, cook the turkey, and let it rest. Have a full bag of charcoal on hand, as youâ??ll need to add coals as the bird cooks...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 cups brown sugar
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1 cup maple syrup
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3/4 cup coarse saltÂ
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3 whole heads garlic, cloves separated (but not peeled) and bruised
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6 large bay leavesÂ
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1-1/2 cups coarsely chopped unpeeled fresh ginger
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2 tsp. dried chile flakes
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1-1/2 cups soy sauce
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3 quarts water
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Handful fresh thyme sprigs
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Olive oil for brushing
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12- to 14-lb. fresh turkey
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