How Do You Inject A Smoked Turkey?
Introduce a new level of flavor and moistness to smoked turkey when you inject the bird with a mix of water, salt and spices. Use a turkey injector with a big needle from a kitchen supply store to get the liquid evenly distributed through the turkey flesh. The injections will keep smoked turkey from drying out and maintain a delicate texture throughout the long smoking process. Savvy chefs create their own signature mix of spice and flavorings to inject turkey with before smoking. Mix four cups of water, ½ cup of salt and ¼ cup of sugar in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly with a spoon to dissolve all the ingredients. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool for at least two hours Thaw frozen raw turkey completely. Rinse thawed or fresh turkey under cool running water and pat dry. Set the turkey breast-side down on a towel to prevent it from slipping. Press the plunger of a turkey injector in until the base rests on the bottom of the barrel. Dip the sharp needle
