Honey Brined Turkey

1 pound of salt
1 pound of honey
1 gallon hot water
2 quarts vegetable broth
1 cup maple syrup
7 pound of ice
1 turkey (15-20 lbs.)

Mix hot water and salt in a large cooler until salt is dissolved. Stir in honey, syrup, and vegetable broth. Add ice. Place turkey in cooler breast up. Cover cooler and leave turkey in brine overnight. Cook as desired.

Damn fine (JUICY!) turkey. It is also a bit of fun mixing stuff up into a cooler. I declare Thanksgiving (and my first solo turkey) a massive success. Thanks Alton.

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