Smoked Turkey Recipe

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   Mix brine in large (approximately 5 gallon) plastic or possibly crock container, soak turkey, completely submerged, in brine for 24 hrs, in a cold place.

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   After soaking, rinse off brine and dry with paper towels.

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   Oil bird lightly with salad oil (not butter).

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   Anchor neck skin with skewer.

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   No need to tie legs if skin is unbroken.

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   Pull leg tendons before baking.

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   Place turkey on rack, breast side down.

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   Bake in this position entire time.

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   Don't cover bird with foil or possibly anything.

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    Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour, then 250 degrees thereafter (12 to 14 lb.

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    bird takes 12 hrs).

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    Smaller bird at least 1 hour per lb..

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    Can be put in a browning bag, add in 2 to 3 Tbsp.

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    flour and 2 c. water seal bag, bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour and at 250 degrees approximately 3 more hrs.

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    (Check directions on browning bag box).

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