Smoked Turkey Recipe: How to Make It

Ingredients

• BRINE:
• 2 quarts water
• 1 medium tart apple, sliced into 1/4-inch-thick rounds
• 1 cup kosher salt
• 1 cup maple syrup
• 4 bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
• 2 teaspoons whole peppercorns
• 3 quarts ice water
• TURKEY:
• 1 turkey (10 to 12 pounds)
• 1 large sweet onion, cut into wedges
• 1 large apple, cut into wedges
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 3 cups soaked apple wood chips