INGREDIENTS
18 lb
turkey (see note), neck reserved, giblets discarded
1
large white or yellow onion, coarsely chopped
6
large carrots, peeled and coarsely chopped (or about 20 baby carrots)
3
celery stalks, coarsely chopped
2 cups
chicken broth
1
sprig fresh rosemary
2
bay leaves
2 tbsp
butter
Coarse, kosher salt and pepper
1 tbsp
all-purpose flour
1
turkey-sized oven bag (such as the Reynolds brand)
3 cups
chicken broth (to add to the accumulated turkey juices)
1/2 cup
butter
2/3 cup
all-purpose flour
Salt and pepper