Name: Cider-Brined Turkey With Star Anise and Cinnamon
Yield: 10 to 12 Servings
Ingredients: 2 quarts plus 1 cup apple cider; 1 cup kosher salt plus more; 1 cup soy sauce; 1/2 cup (packed) light brown sugar; 16 whole black peppercorns; 8 whole star anise pods plus more for garnish; 6 garlic cloves, smashed; 6 scallions, white parts only, trimmed, split lengthwise; 6 1/4”-thick slices unpeeled ginger; 5 dried shitake mushrooms; 2 3”-4” cinnamon sticks plus more for garnish; 2 sprigs cilantro; 1 12–14-lb. turkey; Freshly ground black pepper; 2 Granny Smith apples, cut into sixths; Melted unsalted butter or vegetable oil (for basting)

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