INGREDIENTS
1
12-14 pound whole turkey (, giblets + neck removed, rinsed + patted dry)
6
fresh sage leaves (, divided)
5
fresh thyme sprigs (, divided)
2
sprigs fresh rosemary
3
medium onions (, cut into wedges)
5
medium carrots (, cut into 2" inch pieces)
4
celery ribs ( , cut into 2" inch pieces)
1
lemon (, halved)
4 cups
low-sodium chicken broth or homemade chicken stock
3/4 cup
unsalted butter (, at room temperature)
1 1/2 tbsp
chopped fresh rosemary
1 1/2 tbsp
chopped fresh sage
1 1/2 tbsp
chopped fresh thyme leaves
1 tbsp
chopped fresh parsley
5 cloves
garlic (minced)
2 tsp
sea salt
1 tsp
black pepper