Herbed Turkey Recipe - QueRicaVida.com

Ingredients

• 18 cups water
• 1 1/2 cups salt
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• Juice of 1 medium orange
• Juice of 1 medium lemon
• 5 sprigs fresh thyme
• 1 whole turkey (12 lb), thawed if frozen
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 2 teaspoons dried rosemary leaves, crushed
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 2 teaspoons dried sage leaves, crushed
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
• 1 lb bulk chorizo sausage, crumbled
• 3 medium stalks celery, sliced (1 1/2 cups)
• 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
• 6 cups cubed (1/2 inch) cornbread
• 1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted
• 1/2 teaspoon dried sage leaves, crushed
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup pecan halves, toasted
• 2 1/4 cups turkey drippings*
• 1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
• Few drops browning sauce, if desired
• Salt and pepper, if desired