Name: Applewood Smoked Turkey Breast with Cider Bourbon Gravy
Yield: 4 to 6
Ingredients: 1 cup kosher salt; 1 cup maple syrup; 1/4 cup brown sugar; 1/4 cup whole black peppercorns; 4 cups cold bourbon; 1 1/2 gallons cold water; 1 (7-pound) turkey breast; 3 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 1/2 tablespoons smoked paprika, (I used bourbon smoked paprika – so good); 1 1/2 teaspoons chipotle chili powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, (melted); soaked applewood chips for smoking, (our smoker calls for about 2 cups); 1/2 cup bourbon; 1 cup water; the reserved turkey neck; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3 shallots, (diced); 1 small apple, (diced); 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 2 garlic cloves, (minced); 1/3 cup bourbon; 2/3 cup apple cider; 2 cups COLD low-sodium chicken stock; 3 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour