Prairie-Rubbed Spiced Brined Roast Turkey

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Brine:

2 gallons water

1 1/2 cups kosher salt

1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar

1 (10- to 12-pound) turkey, excess fat trimmed and giblets removed

1 medium onion, quartered

1 head garlic, halved

2 bay leaves

6 tablespoons butter, melted 

Prairie Rub:

3 tablespoons firmly packed light brown sugar

3 tablespoons dried Italian seasoning

2 tablespoons English-style dry mustard

2 tablespoons granulated garlic

2 tablespoons sweet paprika

1 tablespoon ground ginger

1 tablespoon minced dried orange peel

2 teaspoons kosher salt

1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper