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PERFECT ROAST TURKEY

From the Kitchen of Cassie McAllister

Find this recipe at

https://www.afamilyfeast.com/perfect-roast-
turkey/

INGREDIENTS

1 turkey, 12-14 pounds

Brine Ingredients
1 cup kosher salt
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon black peppercorns

1 teaspoon whole allspice berries
1 teaspoon juniper berries

1 large or two small fresh rosemary sprigs
6 whole large fresh sage leaves
2 good sized sprigs fresh thyme

2 whole bay leaves
3 whole medium garlic cloves, crushed
Peel of one large naval orange

1 large apple chopped or crushed fine, core and all
2 quarts vegetable stock
1 gallon of ice water, or more as needed to cover turkey during the brining process

Roasting Ingredients
2 stalks of celery with leaves roughly cut

2 large carrots cleaned but not peeled with tops trimmed off, roughly cut
1 medium onion, peeled and roughly cut
2 quarts chicken stock

1 bunch parsley with stems
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon kosher salt