Ingredients
- 2 quarts plus 1 cup apple cider
- 1 cup kosher salt plus more
- 1 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup (packed) light brown sugar
- 16 whole black peppercorns
- 8 whole star anise pods plus more for garnish
- 6 garlic cloves, smashed
- 6 scallions, white parts only, trimmed, split lengthwise
- 6 1/4”-thick slices unpeeled ginger
- 5 dried shitake mushrooms
- 2 3”-4” cinnamon sticks plus more for garnish
- 2 sprigs cilantro
- 1 12–14-lb. turkey
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 Granny Smith apples, cut into sixths
- Melted unsalted butter or vegetable oil (for basting)
Description
Brining The Turkey Overnight Keeps It Moist And Seasons The Interior Of The Meat.
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