Easier Roast Turkey and Gravy

Name: Easier Roast Turkey and Gravy
Yield: Serves 10 to 12
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: , Kosher salt and pepper; 4 teaspoons, sugar; 1 (12- to 14-pound), turkey, neck and giblets removed and reserved for gravy; 2 1/2 tablespoons, vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon, baking powder; 1 , small onion, chopped fine; 1 , carrot, sliced thin; 5 sprigs, fresh parsley; 2 , bay leaves; 5 tablespoons, all-purpose flour; 3 1/4 cups, water; 1/4 cup, dry white wine

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Appears in Cook's Illustrated November/December 2016

SERVES10 to 12

TIME3½ to 4 hours, plus 24 hours chilling

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WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

We loosen the skin of the turkey and apply a mixture of salt and sugar to the meat to season it and help it retain more juices as it cooks. A baking powder rub ensures thorough browning and crispy skin. We preheat both a baking stone and a ...

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