Turkey and Gravy for a Crowd

Name: Turkey and Gravy for a Crowd
Yield: Serves 12, with leftovers
Ingredients: 1 (18- to 20-pound) prebrined, turkey, neck reserved, giblets discarded; 1 , large onion, chopped; 6 , carrots, peeled and chopped; 3 , celery rib, chopped; 2 cups, chicken broth, plus extra as needed; 1 cup, dry white wine; 3 sprigs, fresh thyme plus 1 tablespoon, minced; 1 sprig, fresh rosemary plus 1 tablespoon, minced; 2 , bay leaves; 10 tablespoons, unsalted butter; , Kosher salt and pepper; 1 tablespoon plus 2/3 cup, all-purpose flour; 1 turkey-size, oven bag

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Appears in Cook's Country October/November 2017

Main Courses

Turkey

We wanted moist meat, beautiful brown skin, and enough turkey to feed the (entire extended) family.

SERVES12, with leftovers

TIME4 to 4½ hours, plus 1 hour resting

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

Roasting a turkey in a bag had numerous advantages. It not only helped keep the meat moist but also made for easy cleanup. The bag also sped up the roasting time; instead of a day-long roast, this bird was in and out of the oven in just a f...

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