"Getting a great-tasting turkey on the Thanksgiving table is easier than you might think. Here, the bird is rubbed with a flavorful mixture of butter and fresh rosemary, sage, and thyme before going into the oven. Use the roasted vegetables and turkey neck to make Rich Gravy...."
INGREDIENTS
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5 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
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1 tablespoon each chopped fresh rosemary, sage, and thyme
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Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
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1 whole turkey (about 12 pounds), thawed if frozen, rinsed and patted dry, neck reserved (set aside giblets for stuffing, if desired)
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Cornbread And Sausage Stuffing
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4 to 6 large carrots, halved crosswise
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2 large onions, cut into 8 wedges
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2 stalks celery, halved crosswise