Combine all brine ingredients in a container or pot large enough to hold the turkey. Make sure all the sugar and salt have been fully dissolved. Add the turkey and refrigerate about 6 hours or overnight.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Remove turkey from brine and transfer to a roasting pan with a rack. Stuff turkey with the lemon halves, bay leaves, and cinnamon sticks used in the brine. Cook turkey for about 3 1/2 hours, basting every 40 minutes or so. If any part of the turkey gets too brown towards the end of cooking, shield with pieces of tin foil. When the turkey is done, juices should run clear from the breast and the legs should pull away from the bird easily. Remove from the heat and let rest for 15 to 20 minutes before carving.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	841.15 Kcal (3522 kJ)
Calories from fat	306.15 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	34.02g	52%
Cholesterol	408.15mg	136%
Sodium	2767.56mg	115%
Potassium	1283.6mg	27%
Total Carbs	10.91g	4%
Sugars	10.09g	40%
Dietary Fiber	0.3g	1%
Protein	124.81g	250%
Vitamin C	5.1mg	9%
Iron	5.8mg	32%
Calcium	128.5mg	13%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	68.81 Kcal (288 kJ)
Calories from fat	25.05 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.78g	52%
Cholesterol	33.39mg	136%
Sodium	226.41mg	115%
Potassium	105.01mg	27%
Total Carbs	0.89g	4%
Sugars	0.83g	40%
Dietary Fiber	0.02g	1%
Protein	10.21g	250%
Vitamin C	0.4mg	9%
Iron	0.5mg	32%
Calcium	10.5mg	13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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