Roast Turkey with Freekah and Pancetta Stuffing

Ingredients

• 165 gm (¾ cup) caster sugar
• 185 gm (¾ cup) fine sea salt
• 1 onion, coarsely chopped
• 1 leek, coarsely chopped
• 1 head of garlic, halved horizontally
• 1 bay leaf sprig
• 1 bunch thyme
• 1 tbsp white peppercorns
• 1 turkey (about 4kg)
• 60 gm softened butter
• 750 ml dry cider
• 50 ml apple cider vinegar
• 300 ml chicken stock
• Freekah and pancetta stuffing
• 350 gm (1½ cups) cracked green-wheat freekah
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 120gm flat pancetta, cut into batons
• 1 Spanish onion, finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 2 cups (firmly packed) flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
• 2 lemons, finely grated rind and juice only