Updated: December 21, 2011 8:03AM

3 quarts water

3 pints cider vinegar

2 cups brown sugar

1/4 cup kosher salt

4 cinnamon sticks

4 whole cloves

4 whole allspice

4 juniper berries

1 small bunch thyme

2 fresh bay leaves

1 teaspoon crack black
pepper

Combine all ingredients, bring to a boil, remove from heat and cool. Submerge turkey in brine and let sit overnight.

John Hogan, Keefer’s

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