The Only Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe You'll Ever Need

Ingredients

• 1 whole turkey, Giblets removed
• 2 quarts unsweetned apple juice
• 2 1/2 cups brown sugar
• 1 cup kosher salt
• 2 ounces fresh gingerroot
• 15 whole cloves
• 6 garlic cloves, crushed
• 3 bay leaves
• 3 medium oranges, cut into four
• 3 quarts cold water
• 1 lemon, cut into half
• 1 orange, cut in half
• 2 sprigs fresh basil
• 2 sprigs fresh tarragon
• 4 garlic cloves
• 1 onion, cut into 4
• 8 ounces softened cream cheese
• 1 1/2 cups butter
• 2 tablespoons dried herbes de provence
• 2 tablespoons crushed red pepper flakes

Directions

1. 1

   Combine first seven ingriendients in a large stock pot and bring to a boil. add oranges then let cool.

2. 2

   Put turkey in Brine and marinade 24- 48 hours.

3. 3

   Pat dry with cloth.

4. 4

   In the cavity, place 1 orange and lemon, Taraon, basil, garlic, onion.

5. 5

   Cut small pockets all over the turkey just under the skin, stuff pockets with cream cheese.

6. 6

   Mix butter, herbs and Chili flakes and rub over skin.

7. 7

   Put in a roaster and roast, covered on 250 degrees 8- 12 hours.

8. 8

   Remove stuffings before serving.