The Ultimate Turkey Recipe

turkey, any size

kosher salt per pound of meat only if the meat has not been pre-salted

[113 gm] or so of hardwood or fruitwood

[2.8 L] water

[237 ml] apple juice

onions, skin on, ends removed, cut into quarters

medium carrots, peeled and cut into 2 inch lengths

rib of celery, leaves and all, cut into 2 inch lengths

[15 ml] dried sage leaves, crumbled (do not use powdered herbs, they can cloud the broth)

[15 ml] dried thyme leaves

whole dried bay leaves

Simon & Garfunkel rub

vegetable oil or olive oil or water