INGREDIENTS
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1 chopped large yellow onion
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1 chopped large carrot
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1 chopped large celery stalk
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2 minced garlic cloves
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7 chopped fresh sage leaves
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1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
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Freshly ground black pepper
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1 (12- to 16-pound) fresh or prebrined turkey*
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1 cup water
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3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and divided