Bourbon- and Maple-Brined Smoke-Roasted Turkey - Barbecuebible.com

Name: Bourbon- and Maple-Brined Smoke-Roasted Turkey - Barbecuebible.com
Ingredients: 1 10- to 12-pound turkey, preferably a heritage breed, thawed if previously frozen; 1-1/4 cups coarse salt (kosher or sea); 1/4 cup maple syrup; 1/2 cup bourbon; 1 quart hot water; 4 quarts cold water; lemon zest; cloves; bay leaves; 8 tablespoons (1 stick) salted butter, melted

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This maple and bourbon turkey recipe is brined first then smoke-roasted to create crisp skin and juicy meat for Thanksgiving.

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Ingredients

1 10- to 12-pound turkey, preferably a heritage breed, thawed if previously frozen
1-1/4 cups coarse salt (kosher or sea)
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/2 cup bourbon
1 quart hot water
4 quarts cold water
lemon zest
cloves
bay leaves
8 tablespoons (1 stick) salted butter, melted