Roast Turkey with Giblet Pan Gravy | America's Test Kitchen

Ingredients

• 1 turkey, large (18-20 pounds gross weight), rinsed thoroughly, giblets, neck and tail piece removed and reserved
• 1 cup table salt or 2 cups kosher salt
• 1 bay leaf
• 3 medium onions, chopped coarse
• 1 1/2 medium carrots, chopped coarse
• 1 1/2 medium ribs celery, chopped coarse
• 6 sprigs fresh thyme
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted, plus extra for brushing and basting turkey
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch