Herb-Roasted Turkey - The Local Palate

Ingredients

• 3 cups kosher salt
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 3 bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
• 1 (8–12-pound) turkey, fresh or defrosted
• 6 sage leaves, divide
• 8 ounces butter,<br>at room temperature
• 2 tablespoons chopped thyme plus 4 sprigs
• ¼ cup chopped parsley plus 6 sprigs
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ small shallot, minced,1 small onion, diced
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 2 rosemary sprigs
• 1 apple, cubed,Salt and pepper