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Name: Smoked Apple Brine Whole Turkey
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 2 h 30 min
Total time: 3 h
Yield: 1
Cuisine: Barbecue
Ingredients: 1 whole Turkey 12 to 15 pounds (Non self basting); 2 quarts Apple Juice; 1 pound Brown Sugar; 1 cup Kosher Salt Diamond Crystal; 3 quarts Cold Water; 3 whole Oranges Quartered; 4 ounces Fresh Ginger Unpeeled/Thinly Sliced; 15 whole Cloves; 6 whole Bay leaves; 6 cloves Garlic Peeled & Crushed; 1 pound Unsalted butter Melted

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INGREDIENTS

1 whole Turkey ; 12 to 15 pounds (Non self basting)
Brine
2 quarts Apple Juice
1 pound Brown Sugar
1 cup Kosher Salt ; Diamond Crystal
3 quarts Cold Water
3 whole Oranges ; Quartered
4 ounces Fresh Ginger ; Unpeeled/Thinly Sliced
15 whole Cloves
6 whole Bay leaves
6 cloves Garlic ; Peeled & Crushed
1 pound Unsalted butter ; Melted

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INSTRUCTIONS

2. In a large non-reactive container, combine the apple juice mixture with the remaining ingredients. When adding the oranges, squeeze each piece to release the juice into the container then drop in the peel.

3. Brine the Turkey...Put the Turkey in the brine and keep submerged and under 40 degrees for 24 hours.

4. Air dry the Turkey... Remove the Turkey from the brine and rinse inside and out. Pat dry with paper towels and place on rack over a rimmed baking sheet. Place in refrigerator and let air-dry overnight (8 to 12 hours).

5. Tie the bird and let sit while firing the smoker.

6. Fire the WSM... Using the standard method, light 2 chimneys full of charcoal. Foil the pan with no water. 3 chunks of wood will be used for flavoring.

7. Apply very thin coat of unsalted butter (unsalted) to the Turkey.

8. Smoke the Turkey maintaining a chamber temperature of 325 to 350 degrees. Cook the Turkey until the temperature reaches 160-165 degrees n the breast.

9. Remove the Turkey and let rest for 20-30 minutes before carving. Do not cover the turkey while it is resting.

Option: Wrap Turkey tightly with foil for 90 to 120 minutes before carving.

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Smoked Apple Brine Whole Turkey

1 whole Turkey 12 to 15 pounds (Non self basting)
 Brine
2 quarts Apple Juice
1 pound Brown Sugar
1 cup Kosher Salt Diamond Crystal
3 quarts Cold Water
3 whole Oranges Quartered
4 ounces Fresh Ginger Unpeeled/Thinly Sliced
15 whole Cloves
6 whole Bay leaves
6 cloves Garlic Peeled & Crushed
1 pound Unsalted butter Melted

1. Combine apple juice, brown sugar and salt in a large sauce pan. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring to dissolve. Boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat and let mixture come to room temperature then refrigerate to 40 degrees.
2. In a large non-reactive container, combine the apple juice mixture with the remaining ingredients. When adding the oranges, squeeze each piece to release the juice into the container then drop in the peel.
3. Brine the Turkey...Put the Turkey in the brine and keep submerged and under 40 degrees for 24 hours.
4. Air dry the Turkey... Remove the Turkey from the brine and rinse inside and out. Pat dry with paper towels and place on rack over a rimmed baking sheet. Place in refrigerator and let air-dry overnight (8 to 12 hours).
5. Tie the bird and let sit while firing the smoker.
6. Fire the WSM... Using the standard method, light 2 chimneys full of charcoal. Foil the pan with no water. 3 chunks of wood will be used for flavoring.
7. Apply very thin coat of unsalted butter (unsalted) to the Turkey.
8. Smoke the Turkey maintaining a chamber temperature of 325 to 350 degrees. Cook the Turkey until the temperature reaches 160-165 degrees n the breast.
9. Remove the Turkey and let rest for 20-30 minutes before carving. Do not cover the turkey while it is resting.

Option: Wrap Turkey tightly with foil for 90 to 120 minutes before carving.

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Serving Size: 1 Serving (4343g)
Recipe Makes: 1 Servings

Calories: 6854
Calories from Fat: 3715 (54%)

Amt Per Serving		% DV

	Total Fat 412.8g	550 %
	Saturated Fat 243.8g	1219 %
	Monounsaturated Fat 105.3g
	Polyunsanturated Fat 28.2g
Cholesterol 1278mg		393 %
Sodium 56541.2mg		1950 %
Potassium 5090.8mg		134 %
Total Carbohydrate 761.4g		224 %
	Dietary Fiber 42g	168 %
	Sugars, other 719.4g
Protein 89.2g		127 %
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Calories per serving: 6854

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