Ingredients

For the brine:

• 10.4 ounces salt (2 cups Diamond Crystal kosher salt OR 1 1/3 cups Morton kosher salt OR 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons fine sea salt)
• 1 1/4 cups packed dark brown sugar
• 1/4 cup whole black peppercorns
• 2 tablespoons whole allspice berries
• 2 gallons cold water
• 1 (12- to 15-pound) turkey, thawed if frozen

For smoking the brined turkey:

• About 6 cups apple wood chips
• 8 to 10 quarts lump charcoal
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 1 small yellow onion, cut into quarters
• 1 medium tart apple (such as Granny Smith), cut into quarters
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (3/4 stick), melted

For the gravy:

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 small yellow onion, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch pieces
• 1 small tart apple (such as Granny Smith), cored and cut into 3/4-inch pieces
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup bourbon
• 1/2 cup apple cider or juice
• 1 small bay leaf
• 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/2 stick)
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

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