Turkey with Maple Bourbon Turkey Brine- Traeger Grills

Ingredients

• 5 Quarts hot water
• 1 1/2 Cup kosher salt
• 3/4 Cup bourbon
• 3/4 Cup pure maple syrup
• 1/2 Cup brown sugar
• 1 Medium yellow onion, peeled and quartered
• 4 Strips orange peel
• 3 dried bay leaves, crushed
• 2 Tablespoons Whole black peppercorns
• 1 Tablespoon whole cloves
• 3 Quarts Ice
• 1 (12-14 lb) turkey, fresh or frozen and thawed (not kosher or self-basting)
• 1 Cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
• 1/4 Cup maple syrup
• Traeger Pork & Poultry Rub, or kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
• As Needed sprigs of fresh sage and thyme, for serving
• As Needed orange wedges, lady apples or kumquats, for serving