15 Tips for Smoking Your Thanksgiving Turkey WHAT YOU NEED TO SMOKE A TURKEY – Malcom's Bird Brine – – HowToBBQRight Meat Bags – – Raised Rack – – Killer Hogs AP Seasoning – – Pitmaster Gloves – 1. A Saltwater Service Isn't a Salt Water. Most supermarket turkeys are packaged with a water and salt service, but that does not replace an excellent salt water for flavor and moisture retention. 2. Thaw Your Turkey Entirely. A…