The day after

We had a wonderful Christmas! This was the first time that we didn't have to rush around all day. We had a relaxed morning, made a big mess with all the new toys, and then headed to my parents around 1. I did the turkey, and it was delicious. I think the trick is the brine that it soaks in overnight, the butter, and the smokey flavor the grill gives it. For the brine - 1 cup salt, 1 cup apple cider, 2 bay leaves, rosemary, cloves, nutmeg, all-spice, a little water. Boil in a small sauce pan until the salt is dissolved. Pour into a clean 5 gallon bucket, cool down with some cold water. Rinse thawed turkey. Put it in the bucket and add more cold water till turkey is covered. Refrigerate over night. Rinse. Loosen the skin over the breast and smoosh 1 stick of soft butter between breast and skin. You can also smoosh herbs into the butter before you put it in the turkey. Put a quartered apple and onion in the cavity. Rub olive oil all over the outside, and cover generously with grill seasoning of your choice. We have a Holland Grill, that cooks similar to an oven, so we grill ours with apple cider and water in the reservoir, and I pour cider over it every hour. You could also cook it in your oven, and baste with cider. When done, cover with aluminum foil and let rest at least 15 minutes so the juices will soak back in.