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Rodney Scott's Holiday Smoked Turkey

Name: Rodney Scott's Holiday Smoked Turkey
Yield: Serves 10 to 12
Ingredients: 2 cups, distilled white vinegar; 2 thin, lemon slices; ¼ cup, granulated sugar; 1 tablespoon, pepper; 2 teaspoons, cayenne pepper; ½ teaspoon, red pepper flakes; 2 tablespoons, kosher salt; 1 tablespoon, monosodium glutamate; 1 tablespoon, pepper; 1 tablespoon, paprika; 1 tablespoon, chili powder; 1 tablespoon, packed light brown sugar; 1½ teaspoons, garlic powder; 1½ teaspoons, onion powder; ¼ teaspoon, cayenne pepper; 1 (12- to 14-pound), turkey, neck and giblets discarded, spatchcocked; 4 (3-inch), wood chunks; 1 (13 by 9-inch), disposable aluminum pan

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Appears in Cook's Country October/November 2021

Savory smoke—plus a top-notch rub and mop—puts a delicious twist on your celebration centerpiece.

SERVES10 to 12

TIME4¾ hours, plus 30 minutes resting

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

Smoking a turkey is a pro holiday move. When done well, barbecuing keeps the relatively lean meat moist and juicy, and smoke adds a lot of flavor. For this recipe, we consulted a true pro, James Beard Award–winning pit master Rodney Scott. ...

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