James Beard's Roast Turkey Recipe | James Beard Foundation

Name: James Beard's Roast Turkey Recipe | James Beard Foundation
Ingredients: 1 turkey, 18 to 20 pounds; 1 onion stuck with 2 cloves; 1 sprig parsley; Additional salt and pepper; 1/2 teaspoon thyme; 1 quart water; Half a lemon; 1 stick (1/2 cup) or more softened butter; Strips of fresh or salt pork, or bacon rind; 4 tablespoons flour; 1/4 cup Cognac or Madeira (optional); 1/2 cup butter; 1 cup finely chopped shallots or finely cut green onions; 1 1/2 tablespoons dried tarragon or 3 tablespoons fresh tarragon, finely cut; 1 tablespoon salt or to taste; 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground pepper; 1/2 cup pine nuts; Additional melted butter, if needed; 10 to 12 cups fine fresh breadcrumbs

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Much of this fashion of roasting a turkey came from my family. I have changed and embellished it a bit, and the final recipe is the one I use for Thanksgiving

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