Maple-Sage Brined Turkey Recipe: How to Make It

Ingredients

• 4 quarts water
• 1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
• 1 cup sea salt
• 1 cup maple syrup
• 1 cup cider vinegar
• 24 fresh sage leaves
• 6 bay leaves
• 2 tablespoons yellow prepared mustard
• 2 tablespoons coarsely ground pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground cloves
• 4 quarts ice water
• 2 turkey-size oven roasting bags
• 1 turkey (14 to 16 pounds)
• TURKEY:
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, optional