Step 1

Fill a 20-30 quart pot with 2 gallons of water.

Step 2

Remove 2 cups of water from the pot and add it to a saucepan with the kosher salt. Heat the two ingredients over medium heat and whisk until the salt has dissolved. Do not bring to a boil. Remove from heat.

Step 3

Add the salted water back into the pot and whisk together.

Step 4

Next, add the onion, garlic, peppercorns, cloves, thyme, and rosemary to the pot and stir.

Step 5

Finally, add the turkey to the pot. Make sure the turkey is completely submerged in the water.

Step 6

Place the pot in the refrigerator for 12 hours or overnight.