| • | In a large bowl combine salt, sugar and 4 quarts of water.
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| • | Keep stirring, till the sugar and salt are dissolved.
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| • | Add the remaining ingredients to it.
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| • | Put the turkey in the stockpot and mix the brining solution with it.
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| • | Add sufficient cold water to this so that the turkey is fully submerged.
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| • | Now cover the container and place it into the refrigerator or another cold storage area.
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| • | Allow the turkey to stand in the solution for 10 to 12 hours.
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| • | After the required soaking time, take out it from the container and thoroughly rinse under the cold water.
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| • | Brining solution should be discarded as it cannot be reused.
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| • | The turkey can be cooked using several cooking methods, such as roasting, grilling and deep-frying. |
