INGREDIENTS
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2 tablespoons salt
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1 1/2 tablespoons ground sage
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1 1/2 tablespoons thyme
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1/2 tablespoon black pepper
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1/2 tablespoon Neelys Seasoning, recipe follows
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1 gallon water
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2 cups salt
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3 cups apple juice
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1 cup bourbon
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1 tablespoon black peppercorns
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1/2 cup light brown sugar
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1 (22-pound) turkey
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Olive oil
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4 cups hickory wood chips, soaked in water for 60 minutes
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BBQ Gravy, recipe follows
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3/4 cup white sugar
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1 1/2 cups paprika
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3 3/4 tablespoons onion powder
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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Drumstick, from turkey
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Neck, from turkey
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1 large onion, sliced
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8 cups turkey stock or chicken stock
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1/4 cup BBQ Sauce (recommended: Neelys BBQ Sauce)
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper