Juicy dry brine turkey recipe: Crispy Skin, Every Time!

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon black peppercorns (15ml), freshly cracked
• 1/2 cup kosher salt (115g)
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (25g)
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme (10ml)
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary (5ml), crushed
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder (5ml)
• 1 teaspoon onion powder (5ml)
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for a little kick) (2.5ml)
• 1 (12-14 pound) whole turkey (5.5-6.5 kg), thawed completely
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (30g), melted
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley (5g), chopped (for garnish)
• 1 onion, quartered (optional)
• 2 carrots, roughly chopped (optional)
• 2 celery stalks, roughly chopped (optional)