Bourbon-Brined Turkey Breast and Legs - Ohio Turkey

Ingredients

• 1 gallon cold water
• 1 cup bourbon
• 1 cup coarse salt
• ½ cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 turkey breast
• 2 turkey legs or thighs
• Salt and pepper
• 1 apple – Cut into half -quarter wedges
• 1 onion – Cut into half-quarter wedges
• 1 ribs celery, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 1 carrot, cut into 2-inch pieces
• ½ cup turkey or chicken stock/broth
• 4 ounces butter
• 1 tablespoon fresh sage, minced
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves