Lunch: My Favorite Roast Turkey

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Lemon, Honey

Health and fertility benefits of My Favorite Roast Turkey

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. One tbsp of honey has a glycemic index (GI) of 55.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups kosher salt
5 lemons, cut in half
1/2 cup honey
1 bunch thyme
1 bunch parsley
2 bay leaves
2 garlic heads, sliced in half crosswise
3 tablespoons whole black peppercorns
6 quarts ice water
18- to 20-pound turkey, thawed if frozen

Instructions

If using a 12-quart pot, combine 4 quarts of water in the pot with the salt, lemon, honey, thyme, parsley, bay leaves, garlic, and peppercorns. Cover and bring to a boil. Stir until salt is dissolved, then remove from the heat. Transfer brine to 20-quart food-safe container, and add 6 quarts of ice water. Let cool completely.
If using a 20-quart pot, combine 4 quarts of water in the pot with the salt, lemon, honey, thyme, parsley, bay leaves, garlic, and peppercorns. Cover and bring to a boil. Stir until salt is dissolved, then remove from the heat and add 6 quarts of ice water. Let cool completely.
Lower the turkey into the brine and refrigerate for 24 hours.
After 24 hours, remove the turkey from the brine, pat dry, and place on a rimmed baking sheet, breast-side up, to air dry for a minimum of 24 hours in the refrigerator. Once the turkey is dried, it is ready to roast.

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