Brined Turkey

Ingredients

• 450 g kosher salt
• 100 g sugar
• 3 tbs minced garlic
• 1 tbs black pepper
• 60 ml Worcestershire sauce
• 7.5 l cold water

Directions

1. Combine water, salt and sugar and brine the turkey for 4-6 hours (assume 12 lb turkey).
2. Rinse and pat dry and refrigerate uncovered on a wire rack for 8-24 hours.
3. Brush breast with 2 tbs melted butter and place breast-side down in a V rack lined with foil (and vent holes).
4. Brush with 2 tbs melted butter on the bottom and bake @400° for 45 minutes.
5. Remove and flip, return to the oven for another 50-60 minutes.
6. Turkey is done when the breast is 165°, and the thigh is 175°. Rest for 30 minutes before carving.