Germany Popular Thanksgiving Dishes: 5 Comforting Recipes…

Ingredients

• 1 (12-14 pounds) whole turkey, thawed if frozen
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 lemon, halved
• 1 onion, quartered
• 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth (divide into 3 cups for cooking and 1 cup for stuffing)
• 1 loaf (about 1 pound) of stale rye bread, cubed
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh sage, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
• 1 cup chicken broth
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)