New England Smoked Whole Turkey Recipe - National Turkey Federation

Ingredients

• 12-lb WHOLE TURKEY, fresh or thawed
• 1-1/4 c kosher salt
• 1 qt hot water
• 4 qt cold water
• 1 c maple syrup
• 1 Medium onion, thinly sliced
• 4 Cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
• 10 Black peppercorns
• 5 Bay leaves
• 4 Strips lemon zest
• 2 Whole cloves
• 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
• 2 c turkey drippings
• 1-2 c TURKEY STOCK
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 3 tbsp flour
• 1/4 c Madeira wine
• 1/4 c prepared coffee
• 1/4 c heavy cream
• 2 tbsp maple syrup