Orange and Maple Roasted Turkey Recipe - National Turkey Federation

Ingredients

• 1/2 c sugar
• 1/4 c salt
• 10 black peppercorns, whole
• 1 Medium orange, peeled and juiced
• 1 Gallon cold water
• 1 12-lb WHOLE TURKEY, fresh or thawed
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 Sprigs fresh rosemary
• 4 Sprigs fresh thyme
• 2 Medium carrots, peeled, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 2 Medium white onions, peeled, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 2 celery ribs, peeled, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 1 lb unsalted butter, softened
• 2 Medium oranges, juiced
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 1/2 c maple syrup
• 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
• 1/2 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
• 2 Cloves garlic, finely chopped