Yield: 8 to 12 servings For the Brine: 8 fresh bay leaves2½ quarts DAH! Plain Lassi½ cup granulated sugar½ cup coarse sea salt1 tablespoon black peppercorns, toasted and ground (see Tip)1 ½teaspoons ground cayenne1 (14-pound) fresh or thawed frozen whole turkey, neck and giblets removed For Turkey: 20 fresh bay leaves3 small Fuji or Honeycrisp apples, cored and cut … [Read more...]