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Thanksgiving Smoked Turkey

A simple, easy and very tasty Thanksgiving Smoked Turkey
Prep Time 12 hours
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 15 hours
Servings 12

Ingredients

  • 12 - 14 pound turkey
  • 3 tablespoons seasoned salt

Brine

  • 1 cup salt
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • As much water as you need to cover the turkey

Instructions

  • Combine all the brine ingredients.
  • Dry off turkey and submerge in brine.
  • Store in fridge overnight.
  • Remove turkey from brine and rinse off excess salt.
  • Dry the turkey with paper towels.
  • Season the turkey generously.
  • Prepare your smoker - (I used mesquite)
  • Cook the turkey at 350 degrees for approximately 3 hours

Notes

Use an internal thermometer to get perfect signal for when your turkey is done.