INGREDIENTS
1
(16 to 20-pound) fresh turkey, fresh
6
Bay leaves, whole
6 cloves
Garlic
2
Lemons, large
3
Oranges, medium to large
4
sprigs Rosemary, fresh
4
sprigs Sage, fresh
4
sprigs Thyme, fresh
2
Yellow onions, medium
1
4-inch cinnamon sticks
1 tbsp
Allspice berries
1 tbsp
Juniper berries
1 1/4 cups
Kosher salt
3 tbsp
Peppercorns, whole black
4
Star anise pods, whole
3/4 gal
Apple cider
1
For the apple cider
3/4 gal
Water
1
stockpot, with lid
1
Large brining bag, such as williams-sonoma® brand
1
Heavy duty clip (we used firm grip® clip from home depot) or strong cotton butcher’s twine
1
Large oval enamel roasting pan, without lid