Roast Turkey with Root Vegetables and Gravy | Saveur

Ingredients

• 12 tbsp. unsalted butter, softened
• 3 tbsp. minced flat-leaf parsley
• 1 tbsp. ground cumin
• 1 tbsp. sweet paprika
• 2 shallots, minced
• 1 (12-lb.) turkey, cut into 8 pieces
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 4 medium potatoes, cut into 2" pieces
• 3 carrots, cut into 2" pieces
• 3 turnips, cut into 2" pieces
• 1 celery root, cut into 2" pieces
• 1 butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 2" pieces
• 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• 5 sprigs each fresh thyme and rosemary
• 1 cup white wine or sherry
• 1 tbsp. cornstarch