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

Main Courses
Turkey
Holiday
Thanksgiving

By Alli Berkey ･ Appears in Cook's Country October/November 2017

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

SERVES 12, with leftovers

TIME 4 to 4½ hours, plus 1 hour resting

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