Well yes brining the turkey worked super good. The recipe called for 1 1/2 cups of salt I put just one in. Used the apple cider from Sanders link.
I never heard of brine but guess they have been doing it for eons? Like Pogo is saying deep frying sears the outside and for the oven give the brine a go.
https://www.marthastewart.com/343940/turkey-brine