Thanksgiving is one of our most cherished holidays. It�s a time to gather with family and friends, and celebrate the gracious bounty and blessings that have been bestowed upon us over the past year. It is also the time of year when many folks struggle to prepare a juicy turkey ;)

Brining a turkey is one of the best ways to give you a moist, tasty, tender, satisfying holiday bird. The turkey absorbs moisture and flavor in this overnight preparation process. It also cuts down on the amount of work while cooking as it does not require basting and the constant attention that an un-brined bird does.

It is important to pick a turkey that has not been injected with a �solution� or a Kosher Turkey (which already has been soaked and salted). A fresh turkey over a frozen turkey is generally preferred for flavor and is less likely to be �adulterated� in any way.

1 14 to 16 pound whole Turkey

3/4 cup fresh orange juice

1 drop orange essential oil
1 cup fresh lemon juice

1 drop lemon essential oil
2 cups chopped yellow onions
1&1/2 cup brown sugar
2 cups Kosher salt or coarse Celtic Sea salt
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
8 chopped garlic cloves

1 tablespoon black peppercorns

� tablespoon allspice berries
1 drop cumin essential oil

1 drop oregano essential oil
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

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