Name: Maple Bourbon Brined Roast Turkey
Prep time: 1440 min
Cook time: 210 min
Total time: 1670 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 12-14 pound turkey (neck, giblets and liver removed); 4 quarts water (divided); 1 cup kosher salt; 1 1/2 cups brown sugar; 3/4 cup maple syrup; 1 tablespoon black peppercorns; 1 teaspoon whole cloves; 1 teaspoon whole allspice berries; 1 cinnamon stick; 6 bay leaves; 8 cups ice; 1/2 cup bourbon; 5 carrots (rough chop); 2 large onions (rough chop); 4 stalks celery - including leaves (rough chop); 2 granny smith apples (cut into halves); 6-7 sprigs thyme; 5-6 sage leaves; 6-7 sprigs parsley; 1-2 cups chicken broth (for basting); 4 tablespoons butter (softened); 5-6 large sage leaves (chopped); 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves (chopped); 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper