Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2/3 cup kosher salt
2/3 cup sugar
6 whole cloves
1 tsp juniper berries crushed
1 tsp black peppercorns crushed
2 tsp allspice berries crushed
5 fresh sage leaves
4 sprig fresh thyme
2 bay leaves
8 cup hot water
4 cup ice water
1 turkey

Directions:

In a large saucepan stir together first 8 ingredients, along with hot water. Bring to a boil stirring frequently until sugar and salt have dissolved. Boil for 3 minutes, then remove from heat. Add the ice water and stir to cool. Set aside, allow. To cool to room temp.
Brine the turkey 12 to 24 hours, turning several times.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	7668.73 Kcal (32107 kJ)
Calories from fat	2725.07 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	302.79g	466%
Cholesterol	3622.49mg	1207%
Sodium	23308.82mg	971%
Potassium	13079.7mg	278%
Total Carbs	128.12g	43%
Sugars	107.94g	432%
Dietary Fiber	9.54g	38%
Protein	1119.44g	2239%
Vitamin C	9.6mg	16%
Iron	59.6mg	331%
Calcium	1946mg	195%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	96.17 Kcal (403 kJ)
Calories from fat	34.17 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.8g	466%
Cholesterol	45.43mg	1207%
Sodium	292.31mg	971%
Potassium	164.03mg	278%
Total Carbs	1.61g	43%
Sugars	1.35g	432%
Dietary Fiber	0.12g	38%
Protein	14.04g	2239%
Vitamin C	0.1mg	16%
Iron	0.7mg	331%
Calcium	24.4mg	195%

* 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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