7 ounces of Course Kosher Salt, 1 ounce of Brown Sugar, 2 ounces of Dried Cranberries, 1 tablespoon of Allspice, 12 Dried Apple Slices, 1 clove of Crushed Garlic, 1 Orange - use on the Peels chopped in chunks, 4 tablespoons of Whole Black Pepper, 2 tablespoons of Rosemary, 2 tablespoons of Green Peppercorns, 2 tablespoons of Thyme, 7 Bay Leaves, 2 tablespoons of Sage, and a whole Vanilla Bean scored every 1/4" along it's length. In a large 50 fluid ounce sauce pan, fill 3/4 of the way with filtered water, and bring to a boil. Add both the dry and fresh ingredients listed above and stir until salt is liquefied. Turn off burner and let cool. Cool the water to room temperature. Pour contents into a large bag, add the turkey, close it up. (I find that a large plastic laundry bin works to contain the loose bag of water/turkey while it soaks.) Keep in a cool place. |