INGREDIENTS
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1 10 – 25 pound fresh turkey
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2 cups table salt
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2 cups brown sugar
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2 gallons cold water
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4 onions, peeled and halved
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4 large carrots
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4 stalks celery
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1/2 stick butter, melted
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lots freshly ground pepper
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for the herb gravy
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3 cups water, chicken broth or cider
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1 cup whatever wine you like
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2 tablespoons cornstarch
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1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme, tarragon, rosemary or chives
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Salt and Pepper