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Hawaiin Turkey

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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Brine
  • 2 litres Pineapple juice
  • 1 cup light Soya sauce
  • 1/2 cup Sherry or cooking Wine
  • 1/2 cup Apple Cider
  • 1/2 cup Hot sauce
  • 1/2 cup Ginger slices
  • 1 - 2 tbsps Chillies
  • 1 tbsp crushed Pepper
Turkey
  • 12 lbs Young fresh or frozen Turkey
Marinade
  • 1 cup Ketchup
  • 1 tbsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp smoked Paprika
  • 3 tbsps Soya sauce
  • 2 tbsps Honey
  • 1 tbsp Hot sauce
  • Garnish
  • Herbs
  • Pineapple slices

Method
 

  1. If using a frozen Turkey, defrost according to the package instructions
  2. Prepare the brine, rinse and remove all the liver etc from the Turkey and allow to brine for 2 - 4 hrs
  3. Pat the bird dry and using a brush, coat the Turkey on both sides
  4. Add this to a smoker (or oven)
  5. If using a smoker, keep the temp at 200 and it will take 23 - 4 hrs till the internal temp is at 172 degrees.
  6. Add some fresh Pineapple slices for grilling