"After rubbing the turkey with a bold and delicious mix of chile powder, cumin, sugar and herbs, Texas chef Tim Love blankets it with slices of salty, fatty pancetta, resulting in a supermoist and savory roasted turkey...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 cup kosher salt
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1/2 cup crushed red pepper
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2 garlic cloves, mashed
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2 jalapeños, sliced
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2 quarts hot water
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One 13-pound turkey
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6 quarts cold water
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1 tablespoon chile powder
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1 tablespoon kosher salt
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2 teaspoons ground cumin
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1 teaspoon chopped rosemary
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1 teaspoon chopped thyme
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon dark brown sugar
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2 teaspoons ground black pepper
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1 pound sliced pancetta