Brined Herb-Crusted Turkey with Apple Cider Gravy
INGREDIENTS
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7 quarts water
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1 quart apple cider
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3/4 cup kosher salt
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1/3 cup granulated sugar
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1 large onion, diced
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1 large or 2 small carrots, diced
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3 ribs celery, diced
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1 head garlic, cut in 1/2 equatorially
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1/2 bunch fresh rosemary
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1/2 bunch fresh sage
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6 bay leaves
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1 (12 to 14 pound) turkey, free range organic is great!
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1 bunch fresh rosemary, leaves finely chopped
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1 bunch fresh sage, leaves finely chopped
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3 sticks butter, room temperature
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Kosher salt
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1 large onion, cut into 1/2-inch dice
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1 large or 2 small carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice
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2 ribs celery, cut into 1/2-inch dice
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4 cloves garlic, smashed
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2 Granny Smith apples, cut into 1/2-inch dice
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5 bay leaves
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1 cinnamon stick
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1 bunch thyme
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Kosher salt
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1 quart chicken stock, divided
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2 cups apple cider, divided
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1/2 to 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
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