Savory Southern Fried Turkey

• 1 20lb turkey
• 1 cup sea salt
• 5 shallots (shaved)
• 5 garlic cloves (crushed)
• 1 bunch sage (chopped)
• ½ bunch thyme
• 2 each bay leaf
• 3 tablespoons black peppercorns

Instructions:

• Heat the chicken broth to a boil with all the ingredients to infuse
• Remove from the heat and cool
• Place the liquid into a large container, bag or clean bucket that can accommodate the turkey
• Brine overnight

*This liquid can also be used to inject the turkey