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How to Smoke a Turkey for Thanksgiving
Ingredients
  • subheading: For the brine:
  • 2 quarts water
  • 1 medium tart apple, sliced into ΒΌ-inch-thick rounds
  • 1 cup kosher salt
  • 1 cup maple syrup
  • 4 bay leaves
  • 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons whole peppercorns
  • 3 quarts ice water
  • subheading: For the turkey:
  • 1 turkey (10 to 12 pounds)
  • 1 large sweet onion, cut into wedges
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3 cups soaked apple wood chips
  • 2 large oven roasting bags
  • subheading: Tools:
  • Grill or smoker
  • Wood chips
  • Remote probe thermometer
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