Champagne-Basted Turkey Recipe: How to Make It

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon celery salt
• 3/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 turkey (14 to 16 pounds)
• Fresh sage and parsley sprigs, optional
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 1-1/2 cups minced fresh parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 cups champagne or other sparkling wine
• 1 cup condensed beef consomme, undiluted
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour