Apple Cider-Brined Turkey with Savory Herb Gravy

Ingredients

• 2 oranges, quartered
• 1 (12-pound) fresh or frozen turkey, thawed
• 6 cups ice
• 4 garlic cloves
• 4 sage leaves
• ²/₃ cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon black peppercorns, coarsely crushed
• + 16 more ingredients
• • 1 tablespoon whole allspice, coarsely crushed
  • 8 (1/8-inch-thick) slices peeled fresh ginger
  • 4 parsley sprigs
  • 1 (14-ounce) can fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and divided
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
  • 1 onion, quartered
  • ½ teaspoon salt, divided
  • Savory Herb Gravy
  • Brine:
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 6 whole cloves
  • Remaining ingredients:
  • 4 thyme sprigs
  • 8 cups apple cider
  • ²/₃ cup kosher salt

To prepare brine, combine first 8 ingredients in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook 5 minutes or until sugar and salt dissolve. Cool completely. Remove giblets and neck from turkey; reserve for Savory Herb Gravy. Rinse turkey with cold water; pat dry. Trim excess fat. Stuff body cavity with ...

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