Citrus and Herb Dry-Brined Roasted Turkey | CarnalDish

Ingredients

• 1 12-14 pound turkey (SEE NOTE)
• Aromatics: garlic, onion, celery, fresh herbs, sliced citrus
• Olive oil
• 1/4 cup plain kosher salt, plus more if needed (SEE NOTE)
• 1/2 cup kosher salt (SEE NOTE)
• 2 tablespoons herbes de provence
• 1 tbsp lemon zest
• 1 tbsp orange zest
• 1 tablespoon black pepper (optional)
• 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
• 1 teaspoon granulated onion
• Giblets and backbone from turkey, chopped into pieces
• 1 large carrot, chopped into large pieces
• 1-2 stalks celery, chopped into 3-inch pieces
• 1/2 small onion, chopped in half
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
• Aromatics: fresh thyme, rosemary, sage, bay leaves.
• 2 1/2 cups chicken stock
• 1/2 cup turkey drippings
• heaping 1/4 cup all purpose flour
• Splash of Maple Cognac (or regular cognac)