Apple Cider Glazed Roast Turkey

1. Place the turkey into a pot or bucket.
2. Add the apple cider, kosher salt, sugar, and enough water to just cover the turkey (should be about 1 gallon), and stir to dissolve the sugar and salt.  
3. Cover and refrigerate for 16-24 hours.
4. After brining, rinse with water to remove excess salt and then thoroughly pat dry with paper towels.
5. Place the turkey onto a roasting pan and stuff with the onion and apple quarters.
6. In a small bowl, stir together the sea salt and rosemary.
7. Brush the turkey all over with the melted butter and then sprinkle with the rosemary sea salt.
8. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
9. Place the turkey in the oven on the lowest rack and cook for 30 minutes.
10. Reduce the temperature to 325 and cook another 2-2 ½ hours, depending on the size of your turkey, basting the turkey with the remaining apple cider every 30-45 minutes.
11. Test the internal temperature of the turkey into the thigh and the breast.  The turkey is done once the temperature reaches 165 degrees F.
12. Cover with aluminum foil and let rest for 20 minutes before slicing turkey.

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This recipe was created in partnership with blogger Greens & Chocolate.