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:shock: Like I said earlier, Iâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]m tired of paying $8.00 lb. for smoked deli turkey slices. Now all I need is some pumpernickel, cucumber slices and a little mayo. Gobble Gobble!
2 gallons water
2 oz. cure
2 Tbs. peppercorns
1 Tbs. crushed juniper berries
1 tps. whole cloves
2 C. kosher salt
2 C. brown sugar
Rubbed bird with olive oil, stuffed the cavity with some carrots, an onion. and some celery, was going to put an apple in there, however my grandson ate it while I was drying the bird. So I said applesauce, but the can was too big, oh well!
Inserted a probe in the the breast and thigh. Smoked at 240° for roughly 5 hours taking smoker up to 300° for the last 1/2 hour to crisp the skin using mesquite chunks and a little cherry. Smoked till thigh 180° and breast 167°. Let rest for 1/2 hr. and then sampled! Sweet!