Brine your way to the perfect turkey this holiday season. Achieve a pristine and succulent bird for the big feast with this easy recipe.

See the full Bourbon and Orange Brined Turkey recipe, along with great Thanksgiving and Christmas grilling ideas at [ Ссылка ].
Do you absolutely have to brine your turkey before roasting? No. But it vastly improves the bird’s texture and flavor. Combine brining with the hardwood flavor you get by roasting it in a Traeger, and you’ve got the recipe for the best Thanksgiving Turkey. Say goodbye to the dry turkey of holidays past; this brine recipe will keep your bird juicy and full of unbeatable flavor, and the butter makes the skin deliciously crispy.

If you’ve never prepared an entire smoked turkey on your Traeger grill, don’t fret, the recipe is simple, and the instructions are easy to follow. The secret to a delicious holiday turkey is in the smoke. Hardwood smoke encircles your brined turkey, infusing it with robust flavor, and sealing in the natural juices. With turkey this tasty, you may just making Traeger Turkey a new Thanksgiving tradition. The best turkey, cooked right in your backyard, is just one reason to be thankful this year.

Variety is the spice of life, and that’s just what you get with a Traeger—a 6-in-1 outdoor cooker, fueled by flavorful hardwood. Traeger’ing is simple, allowing you to Grill, Smoke, Bake, Roast, Braise, and BBQ on one convenient vessel. New to wood-pellet grills and smokers? Visit [ Ссылка ] for our full selection of wood-pellet smoker-grills, grilling tools, and accessories.

Thanksgiving Menu Ideas:

Bourbon and Orange Brined, Smoked Turkey, full recipe:
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Thanksgiving Shopping List:
Bourbon
Kosher Salt
Brown Sugar
Navel Oranges
Bay Leaves
Black Peppercorns
Cinnamon Stick
Whole Turkey
Fresh Herbs (Sage, Thyme, Rosemary, etc.)
Butter
Grand Marnier
Black Pepper
Kitchen Twine

How to make Maple and Bourbon Brined Turkey:
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Traeger Maple and Bourbon Brined Turkey Grocery List:
Whole Turkey
Kosher Salt
Bourbon
Maple Syrup
Brown Sugar
Onion
Orange
Bay Leaves
Black Peppercorns
Whole Cloves
Butter
Traeger Pork & Poultry Shake (available at [ Ссылка ])
Fresh Sage and Thyme
Orange, Apple, or Kumquats for garnish
Butcher’s Twine

How to Brine a Turkey Infographic:

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