For the turkey brine: Heat the apple cider, brown sugar, salt, peppercorns, garlic, bay leaves, oranges, shallots, parsley, sage and thyme in a saucepot to dissolve the sugar and salt. Then let the mixture cool completely.
Divide the turkey pieces between two 2 1/2-gallon resealable plastic bags or containers big enough to hold them. Add equal parts of the brine to the two bags. Let rest for several hours in the fridge, preferably overnight.
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
Remove the turkey from the brine and pat dry. Rub the skin with oil and sprinkle with pepper. Set the turkey on a metal rack placed over a rimmed baking sheet and cook about 15 minutes per pound, or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers about 165 degrees F. The temperature will go up 5 to 10 degrees as it rests.
For the glaze: Place a small saucepot over medium-high heat. Add the apple cider, turkey stock, maple syrup, butter, peppercorns and orange rind. Bring the mixture to a light simmer and reduce by half. Baste the turkey every now and then during the last half of the cooking time.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	2875.24 Kcal (12038 kJ)
Calories from fat	787.76 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	87.53g	135%
Cholesterol	761.38mg	254%
Sodium	18771.07mg	782%
Potassium	8175.76mg	174%
Total Carbs	132.23g	44%
Sugars	82.43g	330%
Dietary Fiber	2.44g	10%
Protein	345.75g	691%
Vitamin C	31.5mg	53%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	5%
Iron	56.8mg	315%
Calcium	287.4mg	29%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	25.58 Kcal (107 kJ)
Calories from fat	7.01 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.78g	135%
Cholesterol	6.77mg	254%
Sodium	166.97mg	782%
Potassium	72.73mg	174%
Total Carbs	1.18g	44%
Sugars	0.73g	330%
Dietary Fiber	0.02g	10%
Protein	3.08g	691%
Vitamin C	0.3mg	53%
Iron	0.5mg	315%
Calcium	2.6mg	29%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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