Holiday roasted turkey | epicuriantime.com

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons kosher salt or fine coarse sea salt
• 1 tablespoon dried sage leaves
• 1 tablespoon dried thyme leaves
• 2 tablespoons coarsely cracked black peppercorns
• 1 tablespoon sweet paprika one
• 16-18 pound turkey, rinsed in salted cold water
• 4-5 cups stuffing (see recipes)
• 6 tablespoons melted butter
• 2 medium onions, peeled and chopped
• 2 celery ribs, chopped
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 3 cups water
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 quart turkey or chicken stock
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