Brine for Roasting Turkey
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Description Brine is a water that is saturated with salt.  This brine, for roasting turkey, also has lovely spices for an aromatic dish.
Ingredients
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Makes
Enough for 1 medium to large turkey.
Brine:
1 cup kosher salt
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 gallon stock
1 TBS pepper corns
1/2 TBS allspice berries
1/2 TBS juniper berries
1/2 TBS whole clove
1/2 TBS candied ginger
2 star anise
1 gallon iced water
Methods/steps
Bring brine ingredients to a boil (except ice water). Cool to room temperature then refrigerate until thoroughly chilled.

Place the turkey breast side down in a clean 5 gallon plastic bucket. Pour over brine and iced water. Cover and leave in a cool spot for 6 to 8 hours.

Remove turkey from brine, rinse and dry thoroughly.

Stuff and roast.
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