Herb-Brined Turkey Recipe
"For an impressive main course, look here. The moist, flavorful bird will have guests counting the minutes until carving time. — Scott Rugh, Portland, Oregon..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 cups kosher salt
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1 cup packed brown sugar
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5 fresh sage leaves
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1 fresh thyme sprig
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1 fresh rosemary sprig
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2 quarts water
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2 quarts cold water
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1 turkey (14 to 16 pounds)
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2 large turkey-size oven roasting bags
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TURKEY:
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2 cups butter, softened
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1/2 cup olive oil
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1 cup packed fresh parsley sprigs
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1/3 cup fresh sage leaves
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1/3 cup fresh rosemary leaves
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1/4 cup fresh thyme leaves
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2 garlic cloves
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon pepper
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