Put the brine ingredients and 2 gallons of water in a large stockpot, and bring to a simmer. Remove from the heat, and allow the liquid to cool completely before straining. Add the turkey to the ...

And there's a great payoff: an exquisitely moist, crispy turkey. This recipe comes from chefs Allison Vines-Rushing and Slade Rushing, who brine their turkey for a full 35 hours before frying so ...