How to Brine a Turkey

Craving a mouth-watering turkey on your table this holiday season? Learn how to prepare a brine that will give you the delicious results your family will love. Watch the video for step by step brining instructions. The recipe is located at the bottom of the page.

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Cookshack Smoked Turkey

INGREDIENTS

12 lb. Turkey
Cookshack Spicy Chicken Rub

Cookshack Brine

1 C. Kosher Salt
1 C. Brown Sugar
½ C. Coarse Ground          Black Pepper
½ C. Garlic Powder
1 C. Molasses
1 C. Honey
1 C. Apple Juice
2 Gallons Water

METHOD

Preparation

Mix brine ingredients together in 5 gallon bucket. Brine turkey for 12-18 hours in refrigerator. Rinse turkey. Season with Cookshack Spicy Chicken Rub.

Smoke - Cooking

Smoke-cook for 6-8 hours at 250°F, until turkey reaches an internal temperature of 170°F.