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====== Turkey Pastrami ======

===== Ingredients =====
  * 2 <sup>1/2</sup> pounds turkey breast
  * 1 quart water
  * <sup>1/2</sup> cup brown sugar
  * <sup>1/2</sup> cup salt (kosher)
  * 1 tablespoon black peppercorns (whole)
  * 6 cloves garlic (crushed)
  * 2 teaspoons thyme
  * 1 teaspoon whole cloves
  * 3 bay leaves
  * 1 tablespoon dry juniper berries
  * <sup>1/4</sup> cup black pepper (coarsely ground)

==== Steps ====
In a saucepan combine the water, brown sugar and salt \\ Bring to a boil, stirring until the salt and sugar are dissolved. \\ Remove from heat and stir in the 1 tablespoon (15 mL) of whole black peppercorns, thyme, bay leaves, whole cloves and garlic. \\ Allow to cool. \\ Place turkey breast in a nonreactive container and pour cooled mixture over it. Make sure that the turkey breast is completely covered. \\ Cover and refrigerate for 48 hours.

Prepare smoker for a smoke at about 220 degrees for 2 1/2 hours.\\ Combine juniper berries and coarsely ground black pepper.\\ Remove turkey breast from brine mixture and rinse under cold water.\\ Pat dry with paper towels and cover with juniper berry-black pepper rub.\\ Make sure you press the rub into the surface of the turkey.\\ Place turkey breast in smoker, skin-side down and smoke for 2 to 2 1/2 hours, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees.\\ Remove from smoker and allow to cool.\\ The turkey pastrami will continue to gain flavor the longer you let it rest.