Sage and Thyme Smoked Turkey Recipe – Sunset Magazine

Ingredients

• 1 1/3 cups kosher salt
• 2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
• 6 large garlic cloves, smashed
• 2 teaspoons peppercorns
• 20 large sage sprigs (6 in. long), divided
• 20 large thyme sprigs (6 in. long), divided
• 1 turkey (14 to 16 lbs.)
• 4 or 6 fist-size applewood chunks* (use 4 for an 18.5-in. smoker, 6 for a 22.5-in.)
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1/4 cup finely chopped shallots
• 2 tablespoons olive oil