Maria’s Pre-Prepared Roast Turkey – Stockman Wines

Ingredients

• 1 fresh turkey (she recommends about 4kg)
• 1 large white onion, halved and sliced crosswise
• 8 sprigs fresh thyme
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme leaves
• 1 lemon, quartered
• Grated zest of ½ lemon
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• ½ large red onion, halved and sliced ¼-inch thick
• 2 large garlic cloves, peeled and halved
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade
• 1 tablespoon Cognac or brandy
• 5 large fresh sage leaves
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• ½ cup dry white wine, such as 2019 Stockman’s Pinot Gris