New Leaf - Thanksgiving Turkey, Dry Brined And Roasted

Ingredients

• Instant-read thermometer
• 1 cup kosher salt (recommend Diamond brand)
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 2 teaspoons dried sage
• 20 pounds turkey, patted dry
• 2 rinsed carrots, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 2 stalks rinsed celery, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 2 yellow onions, peeled
• 1 stick butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground sage
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika