Ingredients

For the brine:

• 4 cups apple cider (1 quart)
• 1/4 cup kosher salt
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 3 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon peppercorns
• A small handful of sage leaves
• A small handful of thyme sprigs
• A handful of parsley
• 1 large shallot or small onion, quartered
• 3 cloves crushed garlic
• 1 orange, sliced

For the turkey breast:

• 7-8 pounds fresh turkey breast
• A few handfuls of apple or hickory wood chips (optional)
• Olive oil, for drizzling
• Salt and pepper

For the butternut squash and cranberry sauce:

• 1 large butternut squash, halved, seeded and cut into slices 1/2-inch thick (skin left on)
• Olive oil cooking spray
• 1 bag fresh cranberries (12 ounces)
• 1 cup sugar
• Freshly grated nutmeg
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 24 sage leaves

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