In a large pot over medium-high heat, add the oil garlic, onions, and orange and saute for 4 minutes. Add the cider and bring to a simmer. Add the salt and herbs and let simmer for 2 minutes. Remove from heat, add the water and the ice. Stir until the brine is cooled to at least room temperature. Add the turkey to the pot. The turkey should be completely submerged in the brine. Cover with a lid and put in the refrigerator. Let the turkey brine for a minimum of 12 hours and no more than 24 hours.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
Remove the turkey from the brine, rinse and pat dry. Tuck the wings under the back portion of the breast. Tie the legs together with piece of butcher's twine. Put the turkey, breast side up, in a roasting pan fitted with a rack. Add the chicken broth to the roasting pan. Put in the oven and roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted in thickest part of the thigh reads 165 degrees F, 15 to 20 minutes per pound, about 3 hours. Make sure to baste the turkey every 20 minutes with the pan drippings. If the turkey begins to brown too quickly tent it loosely with foil. Remove the foil the last 30 minutes of cooking. Transfer the turkey to a cutting board or serving platter and let rest at least 15 minutes before carving.
Gravy:
Melt the butter in a large skillet over low heat. Whisk in the flour and cook until the flour turns a light brown color, about 3 to 4 minutes. Slowly whisk in the pan drippings and the chicken broth. Add the thyme leaves and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Let the gravy simmer until thick, about 5 minutes. Serve with the turkey.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	297.88 Kcal (1247 kJ)
Calories from fat	90.01 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10g	15%
Cholesterol	15.47mg	5%
Sodium	2750.16mg	115%
Potassium	403.96mg	9%
Total Carbs	48.02g	16%
Sugars	19.07g	76%
Dietary Fiber	0.65g	3%
Protein	4.33g	9%
Vitamin C	9.1mg	15%
Iron	1.2mg	6%
Calcium	97.1mg	10%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	61.96 Kcal (259 kJ)
Calories from fat	18.72 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.08g	15%
Cholesterol	3.22mg	5%
Sodium	572.03mg	115%
Potassium	84.02mg	9%
Total Carbs	9.99g	16%
Sugars	3.97g	76%
Dietary Fiber	0.13g	3%
Protein	0.9g	9%
Vitamin C	1.9mg	15%
Iron	0.2mg	6%
Calcium	20.2mg	10%

* 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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