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Smoked Turkey Breast Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 (64 oz) bottle apple cider
3/4 cup kosher salt
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
3 (4") fresh thyme sprigs
2 (4") fresh rosemary sprigs
10 fresh sage leaves
1 garlic bulb, cut in 1/2 crosswise

4 cups ice cubes
1 ( 5 1/2# - 6 1/2# ) bone-in turkey breast
4 hickory wood chunks
Directions:
Directions:
Bring cider and next 7 ingredients to a boil n a large stockpot, over medium-high heat. Reduce to medium and simmer, stirring occasionally for 5 minutes..

Remove from heat and stir in ice cubes. Let cool completely~ about 1 hour.

Place turkey in brine. I use extra large zip lock bags but can use stock pot if you have room.

Let turkey brine for 5-12 hours or overnight.

Prepare smoker to 225-250*. Maintain heat and add chips.

Remove turkey from brine and pat dry with paper towels ( do not rinse turkey)

Smoke turkey till internal temp is 165*. Should take approx. 3 1/2 tp 4 hours at 225*.

Remove tyrker, cover with foil and et sit for 15 mins before carving.

 

 

 

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