MAPLE FLAVORED SMOKED TURKEY

(Submitted by Alex)

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup salt

1/3 cup brown sugar

1/2 teaspoon maple flavoring

1 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon celery salt

1 cup white wine

1 tablespoon pepper

3 cups water

Place turkey in brine for 8 to 12 hours. Remove from brine. Rinse and air dry for at least one hour. Open upper and lower body cavities to expose to smoke. Place in smoker and smoke with your favorite fuel. Smoke for approximately 30 minutes per pound.

Remove from smoker and bake in the oven at 300° F for about 15 minutes per pound. You may also use your smoker, if it is a convertible model, in a roast mode to cook the turkey.

Turkey is done when joints separate easily from the body and if the meat is pierced with a toothpick the juices are clear. Watch the bird closely during the roasting phase as different birds will require greatly differing time for cooking depending upon the temperature of the smoker.

Notes: If the smoker is one that also has a water/drip pan between the fire and the food, the bird can also be cooked in the smoker without having to use the oven. If desired the brown sugar may be replaced with maple syrup giving the bird a more maple flavor.

About Alex: This recipe, as well as those listed below, come from the Lake St. Clair Walleye Association via Alex.

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Disclaimer: This recipe was submitted by a visitor and has not been tested by Teri's Kitchen.

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