TURKEY BRINE MIX (about 2 cups)

1-½ cups coarse salt

6 bay leaves

2 tablespoons whole coriander seeds

1 tablespoon juniper berries

2 tablespoons black peppercorns

1 tablespoon fennel seeds

1 teaspoon black or brown mustard seeds

2 tablespoons rosemary

5 star anise

1. Stir the salt, bay leaves and spices together (or put them into a container with a lid and shake thoroughly) and proceed with the brining instructions.