Juicy on the inside, golden on the outside — this is the turkey everyone remembers. A deep brine and steady smoke build layers of flavor and give the skin that perfect bite and color you only get from doing it right.
The best Thanksgiving Turkeys take a little effort, a little planning and some time. For this bird, I did a 48 hour brine, then I pulled it out and let the skin "air dry" in the fridge overnight. A little light seasoning and some steady smoke is all you need after that!