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Fennel, Chile, and Maple Dry Brine

A dry brine with fennel, chile, and maple, can be applied directly to your turkey's skin for a few hours, delivering big flavor and less hassle.
Makes enough for one 12–14-lb. turkey From: bonappetit.com

6 whole star anise pods
2 tablespoons fennel seeds
½ cup kosher salt
¼ cup maple sugar or 3 Tbsp. brown sugar
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes

Toast star anise and fennel seeds in a small skillet over medium heat, stirring often, until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a food processor; add salt, maple sugar, thyme, and red pepper flakes and pulse to blend, about 30 seconds.

DO AHEAD: Dry brine can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and chill.