Turkey in a Smoker

1 (10 pound) whole turkey, neck and giblets removed

4 cloves garlic, crushed

2 tablespoons seasoned salt

½ 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

Preheat smoker to 225 to 250 degrees F (110 to 120 degrees C).

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.

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.