Citrus Turkey Brine Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 (12 pound) fresh, whole, bone-in skin-on turkey, rinsed and patted dry
• 1 cup salt
• 1 medium onion, cut into wedges
• 1 medium orange, cut into wedges
• 1 medium lemon, cut into wedges
• 3 cloves garlic
• 4 large bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon dried thyme
• 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
• 1.5 gallons cold water