Brined Holiday Turkey with Herb Gravy - Chef Michael Smith

Ingredients

• 1 10 – 25 pound fresh turkey
• 2 cups table salt
• 2 cups brown sugar
• 2 gallons cold water
• 4 onions, peeled and halved
• 4 large carrots
• 4 stalks celery
• 1/2 stick butter, melted
• lots freshly ground pepper
• for the herb gravy
• 3 cups water, chicken broth or cider
• 1 cup whatever wine you like
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme, tarragon, rosemary or chives
• Salt and Pepper