Ingredients

12 cups (3 quarts)   water, divided 3/4 cup  kosher salt 1   medium shallot, roughly chopped 1 medium clove   garlic, smashed zest of 1 lemon, removed in large strips with a vegetable peeler 10   thyme sprigs 8   sage leaves 4   bay leaves 1 tablespoon   allspice berries 1   6-pound bone-in whole turkey breast (see Shopping Tip) 1 pound   wood chips  (about 8 cups), such as apple or hickory wood Tip: Shopping tip: This recipe was developed for a minimally processed turkey. You can use a turkey breast that has been “enhanced” with saline solution (check the label for added sodium to be sure), but reduce the brining time to 3 hours. Overbrining an already “enhanced” turkey breast will make it too salty.

Description

Smoked Turkey Breast, Recipe

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