Herb-Brined Roast Turkey Recipe

Ingredients

• Herb-Brined Roast Turkey
• 1 (15- to 20-pound) fresh turkey
• 2 cups kosher salt or 1 cup noniodized table salt
• 2 tablespoons dried rosemary
• 2 tablespoons dried thyme
• 2 tablespoons dried sage
• 1 tablespoon dried marjoram
• 1 tablespoon celery seeds
• 1 tablespoon black pepper- corns
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 medium carrot, chopped
• 1 medium celery rib, chopped
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
• Turkey stock (homemade recommended)
• Special Equipment:
• A large stockpot or receptacle (over 6 gallons)