Brined and Barbecued Turkey

Ingredients

• 1 14- to 16-pound) turkey, any feathers or quills removed with tweezers or needlenose pliers and neck and giblets removed and discarded
• 2 large onions
• 6 medium carrots
• ½ teaspoon fennel seeds
• ½ teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons whole coriander seeds
• 2 tablespoons whole black peppercorns
• + 17 more ingredients
• • 4 fresh or dried bay leaves
  • 4 leeks
  • large heavy-duty garbage bag
  • 25 stalks celery
  • 1 ½ cups sugar
  • 2 cups Diamond Crystal kosher salt
  • 2 bunches fresh sage
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • large (at least 8-gallon) cooler
  • instant-read thermometer.
  • gas or charcoal grill fitted with thermometer
  • 1 bunch fresh parsley
  • 2 bunches fresh thyme
  • 4 whole star anise
  • bulb baster
  • kitchen string
  • large disposable roasting pan

In heavy large stockpot over high heat, bring 2 gallons water to boil. Stir in salt and sugar until completely dissolved. Remove from heat and add carrots, onions, celery, leeks, bay leaves, peppercorns, coriander seeds, red pepper flakes, fennel seeds, star anise, thyme, sage, and parsley. Cover...

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