Apple-Brined Turkey

In a pot, combine all of the ingredients except the turkey and add 4 cups of water. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Remove from the heat and add 12 cups of cold water. Let stand until cool. Add the turkey and refrigerate for 12 hours.

Set a rack over a rimmed baking sheet. Remove the turkey from the brine and transfer it to the prepared rack; pat the turkey dry with paper towels and refrigerate it uncovered for 12 hours.

在一个中等大小的碗中，将除盐和胡椒粉以外的所有成分混合。

Set a clean rack over a clean baking sheet and set a large rack in a large roasting pan. Gently separate the turkey skin from the breast meat. Rub half of the herb butter over the breast meat under the skin. Spread the remaining herb butter all over the skin of the breast and legs; season with salt and pepper. Set the breast in the prepared roasting pan and tuck the wings under it. Transfer the legs to the prepared baking sheet. Let stand at room temperature for 1 hour.

将烤箱预热至400°。烤火鸡约2小时，用融化的草药黄油每15分钟捣碎每15分钟，并在30分钟后用箔纸将乳房缠住，直到乳房最厚的乳房中的即时阅读温度计在165°登记，大腿内侧180°。让休息30分钟。雕刻和服务。