Brined & Roasted Turkey

Brining a turkey overnight ensures a moist & delicious result.

 1 Fresh Meridian Free Range Turkey
 1 gal (vegetable, chicken or turkey)
 1 cup sea salt
 1 tbsp dried rosemary, crushed
 1 tbsp dried sage
 1 tbsp dried thyme
 1 tbsp dried savory
 1 gal ice water

1

In a large stock pot, combine broth, sea salt, rosemary, sage, thyme and savory.

2

Bring pot to a boil, stirring frequently until salt has dissolved.

3

Remove from heat and let cool at room temperature.

4

When mixture has cooled, pour it into a clean 5 gallon bucket or brining bag, and stir in the ice water.

5

Remove innards from turkey.

6

Wash and dry your turkey inside and out.

7

Place the turkey, breast side down, into the brine. Place in the refrigerator overnight.

8

Cook the turkey as desired, reserving drippings for gravy. *Keep in mind that brined turkeys cook 20-30 minutes faster than unbrined turkeys.