Christmas Turkey

Christmas Turkey

mamascooking.com

Few dishes are as iconic, as symbolic of the bliss and merriment of the holiday season, as the Christmas Turkey. And for good reason! This turkey is bursting with bold poultry flavor and is infused...

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Cooking tools:

  • Instant-read thermometer
  • Roasting rack
  • Roasting pan
  • Stockpot
  • Pastry brush
  • Carving knife
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Saucepan
  • Cutting board
  • Spoon
  • Tongs

Ingredients

  • 1 (18-pound) whole turkey, neck and giblets removed
  • 2 cups kosher salt
  • cold water, to taste
  • 1 stick butter, melted
  • 2 large onions, chopped, divided
  • 4 carrots, coarsely chopped, divided
  • 4 stalks celery, chopped, divided
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme, divided
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • gravy, optional, to taste, homemade or store-bought, for serving

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