Turkey in a Smoker

Ingredients:

• 1 (10 pound) whole turkey, neck and giblets removed
• 4 cloves garlic, crushed
• 2 tablespoons seasoned salt
• 1/2 cup butter
• 2 (12 fluid ounce) cans cola-flavored carbonated beverage
• 1 apple, quartered
• 1 onion, quartered
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 tablespoon ground black pepper

Directions:

1. Preheat smoker to 225 to 250 degrees F (110 to 120 degrees C).
2. Rinse turkey under cold water, and pat dry. Rub the crushed garlic over the outside of the bird, and sprinkle with seasoned salt. Place in a disposable roasting pan. Fill turkey cavity with butter, cola, apple, onion, garlic powder, salt, and ground black pepper. Cover loosely with foil.
3. Smoke at 225 to 250 degrees F (110 to 120 degrees C) for 10 hours, or until internal temperature reaches 180 degrees F (80 degrees C) when measured in the thickest part of the thigh. Baste the bird every 1 to 2 hours with the juices from the bottom of the roasting pan.