Golden Turkey Brine – Classic Wine Vinegar

Ingredients

• 12 lb turkey, thawed completely if frozen (fresh is always best)
• 1 cup sea salt
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 4 cups boiling water
• 1 cup Sparrow Lane Golden Balsamic Vinegar
• 1 T worcestershire sauce
• 1 head garlic, finely chopped ( 1 tablespoon garlic granules) to taste
• 1 medium onions, finely chopped ( 2 teaspoons onion powder) to taste
• 1 T black peppercorns
• 1 tsp dried thyme, lightly crushed
• 2 tsp whole allspice
• 1 tsp dried basil, lightly crushed
• 1 tsp dried oregano, lightly crushed
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
• 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes, to taste
• 1 cup Sparrow Lane Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 2 (7 lb) bags ice cubes (or equivalent from your freezer)