What brine is recommended for a whole turkey to be smoked?

[smokeusum]

I’m smoking a turkey this year instead of frying. I’m looking for brining recommendations, show my whatcha’ got!

 

[sandyut]

I expect many replies.

I use this one for all poultry:
Slaughterhouse Poultry Brine By Tip Piper of Hillbilly Vittles
1 ½ Gal Water
½ C Salt - Kosher
½ C Dark Brown Sugar
2 tsp Garlic Powder
2 tsp Onion Powder
2 tsp Cajun Spice (Louisiana Cajun Seasoning)
2 tsp Celery Seed

 

[chopsaw]

I like Pop's brine on all poultry . If I don't use it I get questioned at the table .
1 gallon water
1/2 cup kosher salt
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
1 TBLS cure one
1 tsp lemon or orange extract . I like the orange the best .

Inject as much as it will hold , and soak overnight .
Drain , rinse and pat dry . Back into the fridge for an hour or so .
Black pepper only on the skin .

 

[normanaj]

chopsaw beat me to it!

 

[chopsaw]

Simple and good .

 

[uncle eddie]

This is the one I use all the time:

• 1/2 gallon water
• 1/2 gallon vegetable stock
• 1/2 cup kosher salt
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 tbsp Sage
• 1 tbsp Rosemary
• 1 tbsp Thyme

12 to 24 hour soak
rinse very well after brining

BRINED TURKEY COOKS WAY WAY FASTER THAN UNBRINED