Dry-Brined Roasted Broad Breasted White Turkey

Prep Time 35m Total Time 1 day, 6h

Ingredients in this Recipe

1 onion, quartered
1 whole fresh or thawed frozen turkey (about 18 pounds), such as Broad Breasted White, neck and giblets reserved
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh sage, plus 6 sprigs
2 celery stalks, sliced crosswise into 1 inch pieces
2 cups water, plus more if needed
2 tart apples, such as Northern Spy or Granny Smith, sliced 1/2 inch thick (cores reserved)
2 teaspoons coarsely chopped fresh thyme
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

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