Smoke & Glory: The BBQ Turkey Recipe That Steals the Show – BBQRubs.com

Ingredients

• 1 gallon water
• 1 cup kosher salt
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 oranges, quartered
• 4 bay leaves
• 3 tablespoons whole black peppercorns
• 4 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 (12-14 lb) whole turkey, thawed
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons paprika
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon black pepper
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme