Maple Bourbon Smoked Turkey

Recipe Ingredients

3 cups	711ml	Water
2 cups	474ml	Bourbon
2 cups	656g / 23oz	Maple syrup
2 tablespoons	30ml	Salt
4 tablespoons	60ml	Poultry seasoning
1 tablespoon	15ml	Freshly-ground black pepper
1 cup	237ml	Tabasco brand Pepper Sauce
1		Young turkey - (abt 12 lbs)
1 cup	237ml	Hickory wood chips
1 cup	237ml	Water

Recipe Instructions

To make brine, combine water, bourbon, maple syrup, salt, seasoning, pepper and Tabasco brand Pepper Sauce. With brining needle, inject turkey with brine. Allow to marinate for 12 to 14 hours.

Place 1 cup water and wood chips in bottom of smoking pan. Place rack in bottom of pan. Cover rack with aluminum foil. Place turkey in pan and cover tightly.

Place pan on stove over medium-high heat for 8 minutes, then place pan in a 350 degree oven for 2 to 3 hours. Remove and check internal temperature. Finish uncovered until a 165 degree internal temperature is reached.

This recipe yields 1 turkey.

Source:
Tabasco's Foodservice recipe archive at - http://foodservice.tabasco.com/

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