Craig LeBan's Turkey Brine Recipe

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subheading: Makes enough for one 15 to 18-pound turkey:

8 quarts water

2 cups coarse kosher salt

1 cup packed brown sugar (or honey)

1 bunch thyme

6 to 8 peeled whole garlic cloves

2 tablespoons black pepper

1 tablespoon juniper berries

1. Prepare a container large enough to hold a turkey, but small enough to fit inside a refrigerator, by lining it with a sturdy trash bag. (A plastic office wastebasket works well.)

2. Place turkey inside.

3. Mix half the water well with salt and sugar. Pour over turkey, and add thyme, garlic, pepper and juniper.

4. Add remaining water, then tie trash bag to seal tightly. Place in refrigerator for 24 hours.

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