Anonymous Tue May 23 19:41:54 2006

1 large turkey, 15-20 pounds

oak and apple wood for smoking

12 ounces apple cider vinegar

1 tablespoon red pepper flakes

2 cups water

1 cup garlic -- finely minced

2 sprigs fresh rosemary -- finely chopped

2 sprigs fresh thyme -- finely chopped

2 sprigs fresh sage -- finely chopped

2 tablespoon brown mustard seeds -- crushed

2 tablespoon black pepper

4 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

4 tablespoon nuoc nam

In a water smoker or smoker with an offset firebox, smoke turkey for 5 to 6 hours at 225F,

using a 50/50 mixture of oak and apple wood. Place a drip pan under the turkey--use the

drippings as a basis for stuffing or for an excellent turkey gravy. Remove turkey from

smoker and place in a large Dutch oven. Combine apple cider vinegar and red pepper

flakes and add to Dutch oven, pouring over turkey. Add two cups water. Mix remaining

ingredients thoroughly and stuff cavity of turkey (you can do this before beginning to smoke

as well if you choose). Reserve some of the \