Cook's Note: This recipe is not for a Kosher Bird, which is already brined. Use only for a frozen or fresh bird.
Unwrap the turkey and remove the neck and giblets (reserve for gravy). Rinse the turkey under cold water and pat dry. Fill a large pot with 2 quarts water; add 2 cups kosher salt, the brown sugar, juniper berries, peppercorns, bay leaves and lemon zest. Bring to a boil, then simmer 10 minutes. Add 6 quarts cold water and let cool. Submerge the turkey in the brine, adding water to cover, if necessary. Refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight.
Remove the turkey from the brine; rinse and pat dry. Mix the butter, scallions, ginger, garlic, sesame oil and soy sauce until combined. Reserve 4 tablespoons of the butter, then rub the rest under the turkey skin on the breasts and legs. Rub 2 tablespoons of the reserved butter on the skin; chill and save the rest for your gravy. Let the turkey stand 30 minutes at room temperature before roasting.
Put the oven rack in the lowest position; preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Put the turkey breast-side up on a rack in a large roasting pan, tucking the wing tips under. Tie the drumsticks together with twine. Roast until the skin is golden brown and a thermometer inserted into the thigh registers 165 degrees F, about 15 minutes per pound. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 30 minutes before carving. Whisk the reserved 2 tablespoons flavored butter into your gravy just before serving, if desired.
Photograph by Yunhee Kim

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	2702.22 Kcal (11314 kJ)
Calories from fat	1967.9 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	218.66g	336%
Cholesterol	853mg	284%
Sodium	5330.44mg	222%
Potassium	2796.97mg	60%
Total Carbs	51.92g	17%
Sugars	6.06g	24%
Dietary Fiber	2.44g	10%
Protein	127.6g	255%
Vitamin C	15mg	25%
Vitamin A	2.3mg	75%
Iron	15mg	83%
Calcium	131.4mg	13%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	255.48 Kcal (1070 kJ)
Calories from fat	186.05 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	20.67g	336%
Cholesterol	80.65mg	284%
Sodium	503.96mg	222%
Potassium	264.44mg	60%
Total Carbs	4.91g	17%
Sugars	0.57g	24%
Dietary Fiber	0.23g	10%
Protein	12.06g	255%
Vitamin C	1.4mg	25%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	75%
Iron	1.4mg	83%
Calcium	12.4mg	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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