Brining

• In a medium saucepan, heat one litre of water and dissolve salt and sugar add other aromatics.
• Add ice to cool.
• Add to water in large container.
• Submerge turkey for a minimum of 12 hours and maximum of 24 and store it in the fridge.
• Drain and roast!

Roasting

• Preheat oven to 450 F.
• Place turkey in large roasting pan and cover with foil‎.
• Roast for one hour, turn down to 325 F and continue roasting for 1 1/2 hours.
• Uncover for the last 30 minutes.
• Turn off oven and let rest in the oven for 30 minutes covered.
• Remove and carve.

Note: This cook time is for a 12-14 pound stuffed bird. If not stuffed, roast for 30 minutes less. If bird is larger — up to 18 pounds — add one hour at 325 F, and 15 minutes to resting time.