Prepared Turkey
| turkey | brine | rub spice rub over skin, under skin, inside cavity |
| 2 Tbs. (28 g) brown sugar | combine | |
| 2 Tbs. (14 g) paprika | ||
| 1 Tbs. (15 g) kosher salt | ||
| 1 Tbs. (6.4 g) ground black pepper | ||
| 1 tsp. (1.8 g) cayenne pepper |
Prepared beer can
| 24 oz. beer can | remove top | pour beer and herbs in can |
| 6 bay leaves | crumble | |
| 2 tsp. (2 g) dried thyme | ||
| 12 ounces (355 mL) beer |
Smoked Beer Can Turkey
| Prepare grill for barbequeing with indirect heat | |||||
| 1 cup hickory wood chips | soak in water | place in metal container and onto grill | |||
| Prepared turkey | insert can into turkey | smoke until thigh meat reaches 160°F (71°C) | brush on glaze twice | smoke until thigh reaches 170°F (77°C) | |
| Prepared beer can | |||||
| 2 Tbs. (28 g) brown sugar | combine | ||||
| 2 Tbs. (30 g) ketchup | |||||
| 2 Tbs. (30 mL) distilled white vinegar | |||||
| 2 Tbs. (30 mL) beer | |||||
| 2 tsp. (10 mL) hot sauce | |||||