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. Crush and chop the coriander seeds, cumin seeds and garlic. Mix with the paprika and butter 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	2625.25 Kcal (10991 kJ)
Calories from fat	1877.97 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	208.66g	321%
Cholesterol	853mg	284%
Sodium	4803.1mg	200%
Potassium	2958.12mg	63%
Total Carbs	58.65g	20%
Sugars	5.21g	21%
Dietary Fiber	7.52g	30%
Protein	128.86g	258%
Vitamin C	8.4mg	14%
Vitamin A	2.4mg	80%
Iron	20mg	111%
Calcium	225.9mg	23%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	265.42 Kcal (1111 kJ)
Calories from fat	189.87 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	21.1g	321%
Cholesterol	86.24mg	284%
Sodium	485.6mg	200%
Potassium	299.07mg	63%
Total Carbs	5.93g	20%
Sugars	0.53g	21%
Dietary Fiber	0.76g	30%
Protein	13.03g	258%
Vitamin C	0.9mg	14%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	80%
Iron	2mg	111%
Calcium	22.8mg	23%

* 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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