Roast Turkey with Apple Cider Brine - Flavor Mosaic

Ingredients

• Large Stock Pot
• Brining Bag
• Roasting Pan with Roasting Rack
• 3 cups Apple Cider
• Juice from 4 oranges
• 2 gallons Cold Water
• 4 Tablespoons Fresh Rosemary Leaves
• 1 tablespoon crushed sage
• 2 tablespoons minced onions
• 5 cloves Garlic minced
• 1/2 cup Kosher Salt
• 2 cups Brown Sugar
• 2 tablespoons freshly cracked black pepper
• 5 or 6 orange slices
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper optional
• 1 12-14 lb. Honeysuckle White Turkey either fresh or thawed
• 1/2 cup 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• Freshly Cracked Black Pepper
• Kosher Salt
• Garlic Powder
• 2 cups chicken broth