Brined Maple Turkey with Cream Gravy

Ingredients

• Brine:
• Gravy:
• ¾ cup maple syrup
• Turkey:
• 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¾ cup kosher salt
• + 17 more ingredients
• • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 8 quarts water
  • 1 lemon, thinly sliced
  • Cooking spray
  • 1 tablespoon poultry seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon dried rubbed sage
  • 2 onions, quartered
  • ½ cup maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 (12-pound) fresh or thawed frozen turkey
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 8 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1 cup cola
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh thyme
  • 3 tablespoons black peppercorns

To prepare brine, combine first 6 ingredients in a large stockpot, stirring until salt dissolves.To prepare turkey, remove and reserve giblets and neck from turkey. Rinse turkey with cold water; pat dry. Trim excess fat. Add turkey to pot, turning to coat. Cover and refrigerate 24 hours, turning ...

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