Marinated Turkey - cooking recipe

Ingredients

15 lb. turkey, washed, cleaned and dried
2-inch ginger root, peeled and chopped
2 cinnamon sticks (whole)
1 Tbsp. allspice berries (whole)
1 Tbsp. peppercorns
1 c. kosher salt
1/2 c. honey or syrup
3 boxes or 49 oz. cans Swanson chicken broth = 1 gal. liquid

Preparation

In large stockpot, in chicken broth, boil all the spices to begin bouquet and let cool. Place cleaned turkey in brine, breast side down. Cover turkey with water and top with ice. Put lid on. Refrigerate. In winter, when garage temperature under 30\u00b0, I have done this outside and had no problems. Marinate in brine 12 to 15 hours. Remove turkey; wash and pat dry. Rub olive oil on turkey. Discard brine and spices. In roasting pan, breast side up, place turkey on rack. Put thermometer in breast. Cook 1 1/2 hours at 500\u00b0 with a foil tent. Uncover. Reduce heat to 350\u00b0; cook another 1 1/2 to 2 hours, until thermometer reaches 185\u00b0. This is a very moist and delicious turkey! Serves 8. Can freeze.