Apple Cider-Brined Turkey with Savory Herb Gravy

Ingredients (28)

• Brine:
• 8 cups apple cider
• 2/3 cup kosher salt
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
• 1 tablespoon whole allspice
• 8 1/8-inch-thick slices peeled fresh ginger
• 6 whole cloves
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 12-pound fresh or frozen turkey, thawed
• 2 oranges
• 6 cups ice
• Remaining ingredients: 4 garlic cloves
• Savory Herb Gravy:
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• Reserved turkey neck and giblets
• 12 cups water
• 6 black peppercorns
• 4 parsley sprigs
• 2 thyme sprigs
• 1 yellow onion
• 1 carrot
• 1 celery stalk
• 1 bay leaf reserved turkey drippings
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• Kitchen Bouquet for extra flavors