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Brine for Turkey

            2  cups  Coarse salt         2      Celery stalks, coarsely
            5  cups  Sugar                      chopped
            2       Medium onion,        2      Dried bay leaves
                    coarsely chopped     3      Sprigs of fresh thyme
            2       Leeks, coarsely      3      Sprigs fresh flat-leaf
                    chopped                     parsley
            2       Carrots, coarsely    2  tsp  Whole black
                    chopped                     peppercorns
            Procedure
            1  Put all ingredients in large pot and bring to boil.  Boil until
              sugar and salt is completely dissolved.  Remove from heat; let
              brine completely cool.  Place turkey in large container and
              cover with cooled brine.  Let soak overnight.  No more than 8
              hours.  Rinse turkey thoroughly before cooking.





































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