Thanksgiving Turkey – Delicious George

Ingredients

• 1 15 lb. FREE RANGE turkey, neck and giblets removed
• 2 Tbsp. whole black peppercorns
• 2 Tbsp. whole pink or black peppercorns
• ½ cup Diamond Crystal or ¼ cup plus 1½ tsp. Morton kosher salt
• 2 Tbsp. garlic powder
• 2 Tbsp. onion powder
• 1 tbsp. light brown sugar
• 1 tbsp. smoked paprika
• Small handful of hardy herbs (such as sage, rosemary, bay leaves, and/or thyme)
• 4 garlic cloves, crushed
• 2 2×1″ strips orange zest
• ⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce
• ⅓ cup (packed) light brown sugar
• ⅓ cup sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar
• 6 tbsp. neutral oil (such as vegetable, peanut, or canola)