Step 1

In a large bowl, mix together the salt and water until the salt has dissolved

Step 2

Add in bay leaves

Step 3

Peel and gently crush (or roughly chop) the garlic and put it in the brine

Step 4

Add the turkey into the brine

Step 5

Brine overnight

Step 6

Combine all the ingredients in the 'Coffee Rub' section of the ingredients and set aside.

Step 7

Melt the butter in a small pot or microwave. (If you use a microwave, heat it up in increments of 15 seconds so that it doesn't splatter everywhere)

Step 8

Once the butter has melted or is soft, mix in the honey and soy sauce and set aside.

Step 9

Preheat oven to 350F

Step 10

Remove the turkey thighs from the brine and pat it down with paper towels to remove the excess moisture and brine.

Step 11

Sprinkle the coffee rub over the top and bottoms of the turkey thigh and place the turkey in an oven-proof roasting pan. You can choose to rub the coffee rub into the turkey or sprinkle it evenly over the turkey in a thin layer.

Step 12

Once the oven has reached 350F, add the turkey in and set a timer for 40 minutes

Step 13

Once 40 minutes have passed, use a brush and dab the honey butter glaze over the turkey thighs. If the butter has separated, use a fork to mix everything together until it is a paste again - it doesn't need to be smooth.

Step 14

Put it back in the oven for another 20 minutes It should have baked in the oven for a total of 60 minutes. Use a thermometer to check the temperature. The final internal temperature of the turkey should be between 165-170F.

Step 15

(Optional) If you like sweet and savoury dishes, try brushing on a 1/4 teaspoon to 1/2 teaspoon of honey on top of the turkey after you have removed it from the oven!

Step 16

Save the drippings and serve it with the turkey, and sprinkle it with some chives! Enjoy!