SMOKED TURKEY

Ingredients

• 1 turkey, about 12-14 lbs
• Brine
• 2 qts apple juice
• 1 cup kosher salt
• ½ cup brown sugar
• ¼ cup molasses
• 3 qts ice cold water
• Rub
• 1 tbsp paprika
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp freshly ground pepper
• 1 tsp chili powder
• ½ tsp onion powder
• ¼ tsp cayenne powder
• ¼ tsp cumin
• 1 chunk applewood or other light smoking wood
• ½ cup softened butter for under skin with rub
• 1 cup melted butter (for basting)
• Smoker
• Large container for brining
• Small bowl
• Roasting pan
• Boning Knife
• Instant read thermometer