The Only Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe You Ll Ever Need

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It has taken several years and taking bits of pieces from here and there for me to make the perfect turkey, but it is so moist and has a wonderful flavor and always gets rave reviews. It's labot intensive but worth the effort in the end

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Steps

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Combine first seven ingriendients in a large stock pot and bring to a boil.

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Add oranges then let cool.

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Put turkey in brine and marinade 24- 48 hours.

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Pat dry with cloth.

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

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

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

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

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Remove stuffings before serving.

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Ingredients

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whole turkey, apple juice, brown sugar, kosher salt, fresh gingerroot, whole cloves, garlic cloves, bay leaves, oranges, cold water, lemon, orange, fresh basil, fresh tarragon, onion, cream cheese, butter, herbes de provence, crushed red pepper flakes