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Applewood Smoked Brined Turkey Breast Or Thighs Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
BRINE

½ cup Salt
½ cup Brown sugar
2 quarts Water
3-4 lbs Turkey thighs or breasts
2 tbsp Lemon juice
2 Bay leaves
1 tbsp Peppercorns
2 tbsp Jarred Garlic
1 tbsp Whole Thyme
4 Parsley sprigs

RUB

¼ cup Ancho chili powder
2 tbsp Brown sugar
1 tbsp Ground cumin
2 tsp Cinnamon
2 tsp Coarse ground pepper
2 tbsp Coarse salt
Canola oil
½ cup Butter
Directions:
Directions:
Bring the brine ingredients to a boil. Cool. Brine turkey for 8-12 hours.

Brush meat with oil then apply the rub. Cook the turkey for 2-3 hours. Coat with butter, wrap and cook for another hour or to 160º. Let rest for 30 minutes. Slice and serve.

 

 

 

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