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Brined Turkey - Recipe

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Directions
In container, large enough to hold turkey and liquid, combine water, salt and sugar until dissolved. Place turkey in brining (liquid should cover completely) and marinate overnight; refrigerate. Preheat oven to 475°. In a small bowl, whisk together corn syrup, maple syrup, butter and essence. Remove turkey from brine and pat dry with paper towels. Place turkey on a rack, breast side down, and baste with butter mixture. Bake for 20 minutes, then reduce temperature to 300°. Continue baking for another 45 minutes, breast side down, basting every 30 minutes. Turn turkey over and continue to cook 1 1/2 hours or until the internal temperature in the deepest part of the turkey reads 155°. Let rest before carving.
 
 
Ingredients
- Brine
-10 pounds turkey
-1 1/2 gallons very cold water
-3/4 cup brown sugar
- Marinade
-1/2 cup corn syrup
-1/2 cup maple syrup
-1/2 cup melted butter
-1 tablespoon essence
- Essence
-2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
-1 tablespoon black pepper
-2 tablespoons salt
-1 tablespoon onion powder
-2 tablespoons garlic powder
-1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
-1 tablespoon dried oregano
-1 tablespoon dried thyme