You will need about a handful each of fresh Rosemary, Sage and Thyme;half for the brine and half for the herb butter.
Remove the backbone of the turkey using kitchen shears.
(I had the butcher at the grocery store do this for me).
Make the brine by adding all necessary ingredients, You do not need to chop the herbs. Just dump everything in the pot.
Bring brine to a boil and remove from heat.
Add the ice cubes and let the brine cool for about 30 minutes. DO NOT ADD MORE ICE! You do not want to dilute the brine.
Place the turkey in a large container (I used kitchen size trash bags, doubled) and add the brine.
Place this in the refrigerator overnight, turning once if the bird is not completely submerged in the brine.
When it is time to cook the turkey, remove it from the brine and rinse well. Pat dry.
.Combine the rest of the herbs and chop or pulse in a food processor.
Add the herbs to the butter and mix well.
Place the turkey, breast side up, on the counter and press REALLY hard till you hear the ribs crack. Tuck the wing tips under the bird. Loosen the skin on the breast, thighs and legs.
Rub the butter mixture under the skin.
Place the turkey in a roasting pan large enough to hold the bird and its juices.
. Brush with olive oil and salt and pepper to taste.
Cook the turkey at 450 degrees for 20. Brush with oil again and reduce the oven temperature to 400. Cook 40 minutes longer. Allow the turkey to rest for at least 10-15 minutes before carving.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1055.1 Kcal (4417 kJ)
Calories from fat	502 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	55.78g	86%
Cholesterol	448.88mg	150%
Sodium	3215.9mg	134%
Potassium	1347.12mg	29%
Total Carbs	11.22g	4%
Sugars	10.68g	43%
Dietary Fiber	0.17g	1%
Protein	129.88g	260%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	4%
Iron	6.1mg	34%
Calcium	117.6mg	12%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	104.65 Kcal (438 kJ)
Calories from fat	49.79 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.53g	86%
Cholesterol	44.52mg	150%
Sodium	318.98mg	134%
Potassium	133.62mg	29%
Total Carbs	1.11g	4%
Sugars	1.06g	43%
Dietary Fiber	0.02g	1%
Protein	12.88g	260%
Iron	0.6mg	34%
Calcium	11.7mg	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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