Ingredients
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4 Oranges Sliced
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3 quarts Water
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3 quarts Apple Juice
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3 Cups Brown Sugar
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1 1/2 Cup Kosher Salt
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3 Tbs. Garlic
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3 Tbs. Rosemary
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3 Tbs. Oregano
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3 Tbs. Thyme
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3 Tbs. Onion Powder
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6 Bay Leaf
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6 oz Honey
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14 lb. Turkey
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for brushing Turkey Vegetable Oil
Description
Directions
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1
Done
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In a large saucepan over high heat, bring apple juice, brown sugar, and salt to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar and salt. |
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2
Done
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Cook for 1 minute, remove from heat, and skim off the foam. Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature. In a 5 gallon plastic bucket or other container large enough to easily hold the turkey, combine 3 quarts of water, the oranges, onion powder, thyme, oregano, rosemary, bay leaves, honey and garlic. |
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3
Done
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Add the apple juice mixture and stir. Remove and discard the fat from the turkey cavity. Reserve the neck and giblets for another use (if desired). Rinse the turkey inside and out, drain, and submerge the turkey in the brine. If necessary, top with a heavy weight to be sure it is completely immersed. Refrigerate for 24 hours. |
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4
Done
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Smoke at 250 °F for approximately at least 3-4 hours until thigh registers at 180 °F and the breast is 165 °F. It is recommended to use apple wood for smoking and brush turkey every 1/2 hours with oil. It takes about 20 to 30 minutes per pound. |
