Need recipes/advice

[SST55]

Got it in my head I want to smoke a turkey this year. I know, I know they are hard to light.
I have a ample supply of apple, cherry and pear wood for creating the smoke. Charcoal grille with a side fire box. I've done quite a bit of BBQ, brisket, Boston butts, ribs, etc.
This will be at least a 16 pounder.
Any suggestions greatly appreciated

 

[TexasRaceLady]

SST, there are several websites that could probably help.

I did a search and came up with several.

 

[Professur]

All my BBQ books are at the cottage, but this one works well for christmas.

 

[buckaroo]

My brother-in-law used to smoke the turkey for Christmas, but for the last few years, he has deep fried it and everyone liked it better. BTW, he used hickory chips for the smoking. Sheesh, I do prefer the better cigars, but hey, I won't look a gift horse in the mouth.

 

[GREAT AMERICAN RACE FAN]

From previous experience, to keep it good and juicy, you need to soak it in a cold brine for 1 to 2 days before cooking.

I saw a cooking show the other day that made a brine with of course salt, some bourban, apple cider and a few other ingrediants. Sounded delicious.