INGREDIENTS
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1 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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2 bay leaves
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1/2 teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon pepper
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
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1 turkey, 12-14 lbs, thawed if frozen
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1 can (14 1/2 oz) chicken broth
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1 onion, quartered
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2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
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1 head of garlic, halved crosswise
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1/4 cup cornstarch
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Several sprigs of fresh herbs, such as thyme, parsley, rosemary, and sage