Brined Turkey Recipe

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.