Apple Cider-Brined Turkey with Savory Herb Gravy Recipe - Details, Calories, Nutrition Information

Ingredients

• 8 cups apple cider
• 2/3 cup kosher salt
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 1 tbsp black peppercorns, coarsely crushed
• 1 tbsp whole allspice, coarsely crushed
• 8 (1/8-inch- thick) slices peeled fresh ginger
• 6 whole cloves
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 (12-lb) fresh or frozen turkey, thawed
• 2 oranges, quartered
• 6 cups ice
• remaining ingredients
• 4 garlic cloves
• 4 sage leaves
• 4 thyme sprigs
• 4 parsley sprigs
• 1 onion, quartered
• 1 (14-oz) can fat-free , less-sodium chicken broth
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted and divided
• 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper, divided
• 1/2 tsp salt, divided