INGREDIENTS
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1 cup salt + 2 gallons of water
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1 (12- to 14-pound) turkey, trimmed, neck, giblets, and tailpiece removed (keep for gravy if desired)
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6 sprigs fresh thyme
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2 onions, quartered
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2 celery ribs, chopped coarse
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1 granny smith apple, quartered
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1 lemon, quartered
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3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
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1 tablespoon soy sauce
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1 cup water, plus extra as needed