TURKEY WEEK: HONEY BRINED SMOKED TURKEY

Roasting one's Thanksgiving turkey is always a safe bet. But several other brave cooks out there have come up with alternative ways to prepare the Thanksgiving bird that could be worth a try, for variety's sake. This week, we'll share a few alternative turkey cooking recipes. Today's comes from the Food Network's Alton Brown.

INGREDIENTS

1 gallon hot water
1 lb kosher salt
2 quarts vegetable broth
1 lb honey
1 (7-lb) bag of ice
1 (15 to 20-lb) turkey, with giblets removed
Vegetable oil, for rubbing turkey

For directions on how to prepare this recipe, follow this link.