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Thanksgiving Turkey



Ingredients:
1 turkey, 1/2cup butter
2(12 fluid ounce) canscola-flavored carbonated beverage
1 apple(quartered)
1 onion(chopped)
1tablespoon garlic powder
1tablespoon salt
1tablespoon ground black pepper
4cloves crushed garlic
1tablespoon salt.
Directions


Preheat an outdoor smoker to 225 to 250 degrees F (110 to 120 degrees C) Remove all innards from the turkey and reserve for gravy, if desired. Rinse turkey under cold water and pat dry. Place butter or margarine, cola, apple, onion, garlic powder, salt and ground black pepper into the cavity of the turkey.
Rub the crushed garlic over the outside of the bird and sprinkle with seasoned salt. Place the turkey in a 10x15 roasting pan and cover loosely with foil. Smoke at 225 to 250 degrees F (110 to 120 degrees C) for 10 hours, or until internal temperature equals 180 degrees F (80 degrees C). (Note: Be sure to baste the bird every 1 to 2 hours with the juices from the bottom of the roasting pan).