For the Turkey, you’ll need:
1 turkey, thawed
1 large food grade bucket to hold turkey
4 cups apple juice
1 cup sea salt
2 Tbl peppercorns
6 bay leaves
4 garlic cloves
5 sprigs fresh rosemary
2 oranges, cut into halves
1 lemon, cut in half
1 cup brown sugar
1 gallon water
1 gallon of ice
roasting pan with rack
Softened butter or olive oil
sea salt and pepper
meat thermometer
You will need to brine your turkey the day before so you need to make sure it’s thawed - plan on 1 day for every 5 pounds. For example: a 20-pound turkey will take 4 days and don’t forget you need a day to brine.
To make the brine:
Cooking the Turkey:
For the gravy, you’ll need:
½ cup butter or oil
½ cup flour or GF flour blend
4-5 cups turkey broth and/or drippings
To make the gravy:
First collect the drippings from your roasting pan and pour into a measuring cup, add enough turkey or chicken broth to make 4 cups.
In a sauce pan, over medium heat, melt butter or heat olive oil. Stir in flour and whisk to form a roux. Slowly add broth/drippings while whisking. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Keep on low until ready to serve.
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