Ingredients

• 10 lbs turkey
• 1/4 tsp (1 ml) pepper
• 4 sprigs fresh thyme
• 3 sprigs fresh parsley
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 onion halved

Brine:

• 1 cup (250 ml) pickling salt
• 1/4 cup (50 ml) brown sugar
• 12 cups (3 l) cold water
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) black peppercorn
• 3 bay leaves

Maple Glaze:

• 1/4 cup (50 ml) maple syrup
• 1/4 cup (50 ml) beer
• 3 tbsp (50 ml) grainy mustard
• 2 tbsp (25 ml) vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) fresh thyme (or 1 tsp/5 mL dried)