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Turkey Brine
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Prep Time
15 min -
Cook Time
360 min -
Servings
7 serving(s)
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- For a 12 lb turkey --
- Mix all ingredients and stir till salt and sugar are disolved.
- Wash off the turkey with cold water and pat dry.
- Soak in a plastic container overnight or as long as you can. We soaked about 10 hours.
- Put a plate on top of turkey to keep it covered in brine.
- Next morning rinse turkey real well.
- Cook on your smoker as per manufacturer instructions.
- (We smoked our 12 lb turkey for 5 and 1/2 hours after the temperature reached 220°F).
- (We used mesquite wood chuncks).