3 star anise turkey brine Recipes

apple cider, kosher salt plus more, soy sauce, light brown sugar, whole black peppercorns, whole star anise pods plus more for garnish, garlic cloves, smashed, scallions, white parts only, trimmed , split lengthwise, thick slices unpeeled ginger, dried shiitake mushrooms, cinnamon sticks plus more

diamond crystal kosher salt, sugar, carrots, coarsely chopped, onions, coarsely chopped, stalks celery (from 2 bunches), coarsely chopped, leeks, white and green parts only, coarsely chopped, fresh or dried bay leaves, whole black peppercorns, whole coriander seeds, dried red pepper flakes, fennel seeds, whole star anise, fresh thyme, fresh sage, fresh parsley, turkey , any feathers or quills removed with tweezers or needlenose pliers and neck and giblets removed and discarded for another use, unsalted butter