Talkin' Turkey or Just Blowin' Smoke?

So I'm home with Mrs. Slim and the Slimlings this year for Thanksgiving, which is good; usually I'm away on business. The few Thanksgivings I've been home for, my wife lets me take over the whole operation of cooking, mainly because I am such a hottie in an apron enjoy cooking.

I've always done the turkey in the oven, except for 2003 when I deep-fried it. It turned out like crap because I had a crappy recipe for a lemon injection that made the entire thing taste like bitter-ass lemon rind. Blech.

So this year, I'm leaning towards smokin' the turkey, but can't find rolling papers big enough. Yeah, I'm a riot.

My old friend OPR12 has smoked his turkey and it turned out awesome, so this year I've invited him to give us some guidance on how he did his. Thanks OPR12.

I used a cheap sweet wine with apple juice for my brine. I soaked the turkey for a few hours in this brine, which I also soaked my wood chips in. I strain off the liquid and put in into the liquid bowl over the coals and used it in the smoking process. Check this website to get some ideas. I will be using it again this year, Happy turkey eating!