"The secret to a gloriously glistening and super-moist turkey? Mayonnaise! We've spiked ours with creamy roasted garlic for a juicy, flavor-packed bird...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 (12-14-pound) whole turkey, thawed if frozen
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5 heads garlic, divided
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3 tablespoons olive oil
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1/2 cup mayonnaise
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3 bay leaves
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3 sprigs parsley
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3 sprigs thyme
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1 tablespoon coarse sea salt
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1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
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4 cups turkey or chicken stock
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2 tablespoons cornstarch
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1 shallot, finely chopped (about 1/4 cup)
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1 bay leaf
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1/2 teaspoon finely chopped thyme
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1/3 cup coarsely chopped parsley
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3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper