Sage-Brined Turkey Breast

Ingredients

• 3 cups water
• 1/2 cup kosher salt ((or substitute 1/3 cup [75 mL] table salt))
• 3 whole peppercorns
• 6 fresh sage leaves
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 clove garlic (sliced, skin removed)
• 4 cups apple cider
• 2 cups ice cubes
• 2 kg turkey breast (skin on, bone in)
• Pepper (to taste)