Here, then, is my foolproof, hard-won advice on how to cook a juicy bird that you can be proud of. Consider this my petition to encourage you to give turkey another try. To brine or not to brine?
To make the brine, place the water, juniper berries, salt, sage, bay leaves, sugar, garlic and peppercorns in a medium saucepan over high heat. Bring to the boil, stirring to dissolve the salt and ...