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Thaw the turkey (will take about 4 days in a refrigerator or 8 hours in cold water).
Remove neck and giblets from body and neck cavities, and discard.
Place turkey breast side down in a bag or large container.
Mix together the water, salt, brown sugar, garlic and rosemary leaves. Stir until the sugar has dissolved. Add in orange peels or other herbs, if desired. Pour over the turkey. Close the bag or cover the container with a lid. Marinate in refrigerator for at least 12 hours or up to 2 days.
When ready to cook, thoroughly wash the turkey under cold water to remove excess salt. Place on a baking sheet lined with paper towels. Pat the turkey dry with paper towels really well. Let rest for 30 minutes before prepping.
Follow with cooking instructions. See my favorite roasted turkey below. Note that a brined turkey will cook about 20-30 minutes faster.