Roast Turkey and Gravy with Thyme and Fennel

Name: Roast Turkey and Gravy with Thyme and Fennel
Yield: Serves 10 to 12
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup, chopped fresh parsley; 2 tablespoons, minced fresh thyme; 2 tablespoons, vegetable oil; 1½ tablespoons, ground fennel; 2 teaspoons, grated orange zest; 2 teaspoons, garlic powder; ½ teaspoon, pepper; ¼ cup, kosher salt; 4 teaspoons, sugar; 1 (12- to 14-pound), turkey, neck and giblets removed and reserved for gravy; 2½ tablespoons, vegetable oil, divided; 1 teaspoon, baking powder; 2 tablespoons, unsalted butter, melted; 1 , small onion, chopped fine; 1 , carrot, peeled and sliced thin; 5 tablespoons, all-purpose flour; 3¼ cups, water; ¼ cup, dry white wine; 5 , sprigs fresh parsley; 2 , bay leaves

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Appears in Cook's Illustrated November/December 2022

This year, I matched my novel, easiest-ever roasting method with a multitasking herb paste for the ultimate holiday bird.

SERVES10 to 12

TIME3½ to 4 hours, plus 24 hours chilling

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WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

For a roast turkey that combines verdant, savory herb flavor in every bite with an easy, reliable roasting method, we started by making a hardworking herb paste that featured fresh thyme, softly licorice-y ground fennel, and sweet orange ze...

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