Turkey Brine

Directions

1. 1
   For a 12 lb turkey --
2. 2
   Mix all ingredients and stir till salt and sugar are disolved.
3. 3
   Wash off the turkey with cold water and pat dry.
4. 4
   Soak in a plastic container overnight or as long as you can.
5. 5
   We soaked about 10 hours.
6. 6
   Put a plate on top of turkey to keep it covered in brine.
7. 7
   Next morning rinse turkey real well.
8. 8
   Cook on your smoker as per manufacturer instructions.
9. 9
   (We smoked our 12 lb turkey for 5 and 1/2 hours after the temperature reached 220F).
10. 10
    (We used mesquite wood chuncks).