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Roasted Thanksgiving Turkey

Name: Roasted Thanksgiving Turkey
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 5 h
Total time: 21 h 30 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 5 whole bay leaves; 4 fresh rosemary sprigs, leaves stripped off; Peel of 3 large oranges, cut into large strips; 5 cloves garlic, minced; 3/4 cup kosher salt; 3 tablespoons tricolor peppercorns; 3 cups apple cider; My Favorite Turkey Brine, recipe follows; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary; 2 sticks butter, softened; 2 gallons cold water; 2 cups packed brown sugar; 1 whole fresh turkey or frozen turkey that has not been injected with sodium solution (I use a 20-pound turkey); Special equipment: brining bag or very large pot; 2 tablespoons orange zest, julienned

COOK TIME : 5 hoursPREP TIME : 30 minutes

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INGREDIENTS

5 whole bay leaves
4 fresh rosemary sprigs, leaves stripped off
Peel of 3 large oranges, cut into large strips
5 cloves garlic, minced
3/4 cup kosher salt
3 tablespoons tricolor peppercorns
3 cups apple cider
My Favorite Turkey Brine, recipe follows
3 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
2 sticks butter, softened
2 gallons cold water
2 cups packed brown sugar
1 whole fresh turkey or frozen turkey that has not been injected with sodium solution (I use a 20-pound turkey)
Special equipment: brining bag or very large pot
2 tablespoons orange zest, julienned