Perfect Thanksgiving Turkey, Gravy, and Stuffing | Experience Life

Ingredients

• 1 fresh heritage turkey, 12 to 14 pounds (consider a Bourbon Red)
• 1/2 cup salt
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 stick softened sweet butter
• 2 tbs. paprika
• 1 large Spanish (yellow) onion, diced
• 3 cups rich turkey or chicken stock
• 3 tbs. flour
• 3 tbs. sweet butter
• 8 cups cubed, dried, seasoned bread cubes
• 2 tbs. fresh minced sage leaves
• 1 pound fresh chestnuts, in the shell
• Turkey liver and gizzard from the bird, minced fine
• 3 ounces fresh chicken livers, minced
• 1 cup minced celery
• 1 cup minced Spanish (yellow) onion
• 2 tbs. melted butter
• 2 tbs. minced parsley
• 1 tbs. fresh thyme leaves