Prepare the turkey a day or two before roasting: Bring 3 quarts water, the salt, brown sugar, coriander seeds, star anise, peppercorns, ginger and garlic to a boil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring to dissolve the salt and sugar. Remove from the heat and add 4 cups cold water; cool to room temperature. Place the turkey in a large container, pour the brine over it, cover and refrigerate at least 6 hours or overnight. Remove the turkey, dry it well and pat all over with the ground coriander. Let dry in the refrigerator at least 4 hours or overnight.
Make the glaze: Bring the cider, ginger, cranberries, chiles, molasses and vinegar to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Reduce to a simmer and cook until thick, whisking occasionally, about 30 minutes. Strain the glaze and season with salt.
Preheat the oven to 375º. Place the turkey breast-side up on a rack in a roasting pan and roast 1 hour 10 minutes, or until a thermometer inserted into the thigh registers 155º to 160º. Continue roasting, brushing with the glaze every 10 minutes, until brown and crisp, about 30 more minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 15 minutes before carving. Alternatively, grill the turkey: Preheat a grill to medium on one side. Place the turkey breast-side up on the cooler side of the grill (position a drip pan under the grate), cover and cook until 165º, about 1 hour 20 minutes. Brush with the glaze and grill, uncovered, 10 more minutes.
Heat the remaining glaze with any pan drippings in a saucepan over medium heat and whisk in the butter. Carve the turkey and serve with the extra glaze.
Photograph by Steve Giralt

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1278.81 Kcal (5354 kJ)
Calories from fat	426.44 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	47.38g	73%
Cholesterol	505.31mg	168%
Sodium	4762.25mg	198%
Potassium	2035.24mg	43%
Total Carbs	67.24g	22%
Sugars	61.2g	245%
Dietary Fiber	1.13g	5%
Protein	150.17g	300%
Vitamin C	19.3mg	32%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	8.6mg	48%
Calcium	171.7mg	17%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	144.68 Kcal (606 kJ)
Calories from fat	48.25 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.36g	73%
Cholesterol	57.17mg	168%
Sodium	538.78mg	198%
Potassium	230.26mg	43%
Total Carbs	7.61g	22%
Sugars	6.92g	245%
Dietary Fiber	0.13g	5%
Protein	16.99g	300%
Vitamin C	2.2mg	32%
Iron	1mg	48%
Calcium	19.4mg	17%

* 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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