Foolproof Roasted Turkey Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 jumbo-size turkey resealable plastic bag
• 1 fresh or thawed frozen turkey (14 to 18 pounds), giblets removed
• 8 cups water
• ½ cup fine sea salt or kosher salt
• 8 cups apple cider
• 4 large sprigs fresh rosemary
• 4 large sprigs fresh sage
• 4 large sprigs fresh thyme
• 5 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
• 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper