Slow-Smoked and Spice-Brined Turkey

Name: Slow-Smoked and Spice-Brined Turkey
Ingredients: 3 cups shaoxing cooking wine; 2 cups honey; 2 cups kosher salt, plus more; 1 tbsp. whole coriander seeds; 1 tbsp. red Sichuan peppercorns; 2 tsp. whole black peppercorns; 2 tsp. whole anise seeds; 2 tsp. whole fennel seeds; 5 whole star anise; 3 whole black cardamom, crushed; 2 sticks cinnamon, crushed; 1 (1-inch) piece ginger, thinly sliced; 2 gallons cold water; 1 whole (12-lb.) turkey, rinsed; Freshly ground black pepper; 2 tbsp. “stovetop smoker” oak wood chips, such as Camerons; 1⁄4 cup vegetable oil

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Inspired by the flavors of Peking duck, this turkey is infused with a Sichuan peppercorns, fennel seeds, and fresh ginger brine, then lightly smoked over oak.

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