I have an enormous turkey to cook. 23 lbs. I think I'll use this beer brine recipe.

Brine:
.5 gal apple cider
2 c. packed dark brown sugar. yum
2 c. kosher salt
.25 c. peppercorns
4 bay leaves
2 cinnamon sticks
1 t. whole cloves
12 pk. dark beer (use 11)
juniper berries if you've got them.

combine in plastic bucket. drink one beer while assembling. immerse turkey. marinate cold for 24 hrs.

24 hours later
drain and pat dry turkey. brush with butter. roast according to the Turk-u-lator at Better Homes and Gardens. Hahah you laugh. that turkey calculator rocks

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