Double Whiskey-Smoked Turkey Recipe - Barbecuebible.com

Ingredients

• 1 12- to 14-pound turkey
• 4 bay leaves
• 1 medium onion, quartered
• 4 cloves
• 1 1/2 cups kosher salt or sea salt
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 2 quarts hot water plus 6 quarts cold water (2 gallons in all)
• 1 cup of your favorite whiskey
• 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
• 4 tablespoons salted butter, melted
• Turkey Jus (optional)
• Jalapeño-Cranberry Salsa