Turkey With Cranberry Brine (includes A Simple Gravy Recipe As Well)

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Ingredients

  • 16 lbs turkey
  • 2 medium onions, roughly diced
  • 5 stalks celery, roughly chopped
  • 5 medium carrots, roughly chopped
  • 14 garlic cloves, unpeeled and smashed
  • 6 bay leaves
  • 6 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 6 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 6 sprigs fresh sage
  • 12 sprigs fresh Italian parsley
  • 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
  • 1 cup kosher salt
  • 2 quarts cranberry juice
  • 1 apple, cut into wedges
  • 1 orange, cut into wedges
  • 6 ounces fresh cranberries (half a bag. You can use the rest in your cranberry sauce)
  • 1/4 lb butter, cut into pats

Description

I Love Brining My Turkey During The Holidays. In My Opinion, Turkey Always Tastes Best With A Dab Of Cranberry Sauce On It, So I Decided To To Include That Wonderful Taste In A Brine. The Results Were..

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