Brined Roast Turkey with Sage Butter Rub

Ingredients

• One 14-lb. fresh, natural turkey; giblets removed and reserved
• Olive oil as needed
• ¼ tsp. kosher salt
• ¼ tsp. freshly ground black pepper
• 1 cup kosher salt
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
• + 2 more ingredients
• • 2 Tbs. chopped fresh sage
  • ¼ tsp. Bell's poultry seasoning (optional)

In a 6-qt. or larger pot, combine the 1 cup kosher salt, 1/4 cup sugar, and 2 qt. cool water. Put the pot over high heat and stir occasionally until the salt and sugar dissolve. Remove from the heat and let cool. Stir in another 2 qt. water and chill in the refrigerator. Remove the neck, giblet...

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