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 the orange zest, orange juice, 2 cups kosher salt, the sugar, black tea bags, bay leaves, cloves, peppercorns and bourbon. Bring to a boil, then simmer 10 minutes. Add 4 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, honey, dijon mustard and spicy brown mustard 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.
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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	3308.72 Kcal (13853 kJ)
Calories from fat	1802.84 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	200.32g	308%
Cholesterol	846.43mg	282%
Sodium	5696.49mg	237%
Potassium	2659.57mg	57%
Total Carbs	200.21g	67%
Sugars	152.94g	612%
Dietary Fiber	2.86g	11%
Protein	128.36g	257%
Vitamin C	2.5mg	4%
Vitamin A	2.3mg	75%
Iron	15.7mg	87%
Calcium	122mg	12%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	237.1 Kcal (993 kJ)
Calories from fat	129.19 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.35g	308%
Cholesterol	60.65mg	282%
Sodium	408.2mg	237%
Potassium	190.58mg	57%
Total Carbs	14.35g	67%
Sugars	10.96g	612%
Dietary Fiber	0.2g	11%
Protein	9.2g	257%
Vitamin C	0.2mg	4%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	75%
Iron	1.1mg	87%
Calcium	8.7mg	12%

* 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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