4.5 stars as written, our family gave it a 5 with some small changes. First, I cut the salt down to 1 cup. I thought 1 1/2 cups would be to much and it would have been to salty. I did use the type of salt called for in the recipe. After reading some reviews, I remembered someone had used large ziploc storage bags. I can't remember which section of the store they are in, but they are Ziploc brand XL storage bags. So I used HOT water for one gallon and mixed up the salt and sugar until it dissolved and then added the other ingredients and the 2nd gallon of water. Then I placed the turkey in the bag and placed the bag in a cooler filled with ice. Then you don't have to worry about gross turkey juice in your cooler. I let sit for 2 1/2 days, then drained and patted the turkey dry. Placed in the roaster and stuffed with quartered apples and an onion. I roasted it breast-side down at 500 degrees for 30 minutes, then turned it down to 325 and roasted til done. I made gravy with the drippings using milk and flour. I DID NOT add salt and if I would have added salt to the gravy, it would have been WAY too salty. Overall a very good brine and my turkey was very juicy and flavorful. Will use it for Thanksgiving dinner.
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