INGREDIENTS
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salt and freshly ground black pepper
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1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme leaves
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Grated zest of 1 lemon
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1 (12- to 14-pound) fresh turkey
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1 large yellow onion, unpeeled and cut in eighths
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1 lemon, quartered
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8 sprigs fresh thyme
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4 tablespoons ( 1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted
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Make-Ahead Turkey Gravy with Onions and Sage (see recipe)