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There's a difference between cold-cut smoked turkey, with its ham-like cured texture and questionable smoke flavor, and real barbecued turkey. Our recipe is for the kind of smoked turkey you want served in thick, glistening slabs that are shiny with juice and fork-tender, with deep smoke flavor.
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A sticky honey glazed turkey that I've spatchcocked, making it a great addition to the Christmas table.
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