I dont have a recipe but a method. Get a turkey brine kit. Most supermarkets have them this time of year. You brine the whole turkey for 24 hours before the day you cook it. Drain turkey, pat dry. Season with your fav seasonings. Heavy on the seasoning. Then put on a smoker at 200 or so degrees for about 8 hours, or until done.
Even if you dont smoke your turkey get a brine kit. Holy shit thats the secret to tender moist turkey.
second the brine. Makes turkey amazing, cooked anyhow. I have done several brined turkeys, oven, grill, deep fried. All came out better than without the brine.
3rd the brine... you can DRY BRINE too. Look it up.
I have bees, so I usually do a honey brine and then smoke it. The important part is getting the salt into the bird, the seasonings and aromatics come later.
I have bees, so I usually do a honey brine and then smoke it.
Just because you a bee kepper you dont have to flaunt it! hahaha j/k jelly tho for real.
I've looked into brining. Add anything? Herbs, spices, etc
Most brine kits come with a packet of salt and seasonings. I just season the turkey after the brining with... Shit I have a large spice collection. Honestly what ever you like just use. I have never went wrong with a seasoning.
Brining can be a pain because the turkey needs to stay cold. I use a cooler of ice, outside. It keeps it cold for 24 hours.
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