Thanksgiving Live Roast Turkey - Alton Brown

Thanksgiving Live Roast Turkey - Alton Brown

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Brine your Thanksgiving turkey for 12 hours, then roast to perfection with hints of cinnamon and rosemary. Yielding 10-12 servings, this recipe by Alton Brown ensures a moist, flavorful bird.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (14- to 16-pound) frozen natural, young turkey
  • 1 gallon vegetable broth, homemade or canned
  • 1 pound kosher salt
  • 1 pound dark brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons allspice berries
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped candied ginger
  • 1 quart cold water
  • 5 pounds ice
  • 1 medium red apple, quartered
  • 1/2 medium onion, quartered
  • 1 stick cinnamon
  • 1 cup water
  • 4 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 6 leaves fresh sage
  • Canola oil

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