Coffee Brined Turkey

Step 1: Mix together the water, coffee, salt and maple syrup and stir until salt is dissolved.

Step 2: Line a 2.5 gallon bucket with a clean sturdy plastic bag and pour the liquid mixture into the plastic bag (I use a clear garbage bag).

Step 3: Toss in all the remaining ingredients except for turkey and ground pepper.

Step 4: Remove the neck and bag of organs from the inside of turkey and rinse the turkey inside and out; place in the plastic bag.

Step 5: Bring the bag up close to the turkey, removing as much of the air as you can and seal with a twist tie.

Step 6: Place in the refrigerator for 24 hours.

Step 7: Remove the turkey from the brine and discard brine.

Step 8: Rinse the turkey inside and out and pat dry.

Step 9: Place the turkey in a roasting pan and sprinkle with fresh ground pepper; add water about half an inch up the sides of pan and cover.

Step 10: Cook in a preheated 350 degree oven for 2 hours, remove cover and continue to cook until meat thermometer inserted in thickest part of turkey reads 165 degrees.

Step 11: Allow turkey to rest at least 15 minutes before carving.

Step 12: Enjoy!