A delicious Thanksgiving staple, this Holiday Brined Turkey is sure to impress your guests with its juicy and flavorful meat.

This holiday turkey brine is infused with a mix of aromatic herbs, spices, and citrus, creating a perfect blend of flavors that will make your turkey the star of the table. Brining the turkey ensures that every bite is tender, moist, and packed with delicious seasoning.

Ingredients

• 1 whole turkey, 12-15 pounds
• 1 gallon vegetable broth
• 1 cup sea salt
• 1 tablespoon crushed dried rosemary
• 1 tablespoon dried sage
• 1 tablespoon dried thyme
• 1 tablespoon dried savory
• 1 gallon ice water
• 1 onion, quartered
• 1 orange, quartered
• 1 lemon, quartered
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
• 1 tablespoon allspice berries

Directions

1. In a large stockpot, combine vegetable broth, sea salt, rosemary, sage, thyme, and savory. Bring mixture to a boil, stirring to dissolve salt.
2. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
3. Stir in ice water.
4. Place turkey in a large brining bag, breast side down.
5. Pour brine mixture over turkey.
6. Add onion, orange, lemon, bay leaves, peppercorns, and allspice berries.
7. Tie bag and refrigerate for 24 hours.
8. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
9. Remove turkey from brine and pat dry with paper towels.
10. Discard brine and aromatics.
11. Place turkey on a roasting rack in a roasting pan.
12. Roast turkey in preheated oven until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
13. Let turkey rest for 20 minutes before carving.

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