Smoked Spiced Whole Turkey

Seasoned with a holiday-inspired flair, this turkey is juicy, succulent, and—most of all—smoky. The key to this recipe is not overcomplicating things. One major contributor to making a delicious turkey is brining. Although you can do either a wet brine or a dry brine, they both help retain moisture in the bird. Some say wet brining can dilute the flavor and others say dry brining might not retain as much moisture, but I say either can work. Here, I do a classic wet brine to retain the moist