Roasted Turkey with Spiced Butter | RICARDO

Ingredients

• 1 turkey, fresh or frozen, about 16 lbs (7 kg)
• 7 teaspoons (35 ml) salt (table salt)
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) unsalted butter, softened
• 2 teaspoons (10 ml) dry mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) ground coriander seed
• 2 cups (500 ml) chicken broth
• 1 onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, lightly crushed
• 3 tablespoons (45 ml) butter
• 1/3 cup (75 ml) cognac
• 8 cups (2 litres) chicken broth (preferably reduced in salt)
• 1 tomato, diced
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) Worcestershire sauce
• 3 bay leaves
• 3 tablespoons (45 ml) cornstarch
• 3 tablespoons (45 ml) water
• Salt and pepper