• 24 cups water
• 1 1/2 cups organic maple syrup
• 1 cup coarse salt
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1-10lb turkey
• cooking oil

In a stockpot large enough to hold turkey combine water, syrup, salt and brown sugar; stir to dissolve salt and sugar. Rinse turkey. Carefully add turkey to brine. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 12-24 hours. Remove turkey from brine; discard brine. Rinse turkey and pat dry with paper towels. Place turkey breast up on a rack in a roasting pan. Brush with oil. Cover turkey loosely with foil. Roast in a 325F oven for 2 3/4 to 3 hours, removing foil after first 2 1/4 hours. When done, cover turkey and let stand at room temperature to rest for 20 minutes before carving.

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