Do NOT skip this step if this is your first time smoking a turkey. BRINE your bird! By brining the turkey first, you help to moisten it up and keep it tender while it is in the smoker. It also helps to even out the cooking time of all the meat of the bird, as some parts of the turkey will cook faster than others. Plus, brining adds so much more flavor! Try my Apple Spice Smoked Turkey Brine recipe: https://heygrillhey.com/simple-apple-spice-turkey-brine/ | Hey Grill, Hey by Susie Bulloch