Thanksgiving Pioneer-Style Herb Roasted Turkey | Recipe Cart | Recipe Cart

Ingredients

• 1 (17-pound) whole fresh turkey, rinsed well and patted dry
• 1 1/4 stick unsalted butter, slightly softened
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh sage
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh rosemary
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh thyme leaves
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat leaf parsley
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 3 large carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 3 large stalks celery, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 2 large onions, quartered
• 8 cups homemade chicken stock, divided, plus more if needed for gravy
• Turkey neck
• 1/4 cup fresh sage leaves
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 1 cup white wine
• 4 cups sage-infused stock
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh sage