Foolproof Turkey(Herb-Marinated Turkey And Gravy) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

10 quarts water
2 c coarse salt
1 c brown sugar
1 bunch fresh thyme
4 crushed garlic cloves
3 Tbsp cracked black peppercorns
12 to 15 lb turkey
4 whole carrots
4 whole celery stalks
2 large sliced onions
1 c canned chicken broth
2 Tbsp olive oil
4 Tbsp butter
1/4 c flour
1/4 c heavy cream (can use evaporated milk)
1/2 tsp pepper

Preparation

Stir together water, salt, brown sugar in a large pot until salt and sugar dissolve. Add in 1 bunch fresh thyme, garlic, black peppercorns and a 12 to 15 lb turkey. Refrigerate 12 to 18 hours. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
Drain turkey, discard marinade. Tuck wings under turkey, tie legs together.
Place the carrots, celery, onions and 1 c canned chicken broth in a large roasting pan.
Rub turkey with olive oil, place on top of vegetables in pan and roast for 3 to 3 1/2 hours until thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh registers 180 degrees.
Cover turkey loosely with foil if
browning too quickly. Discard vegetables, pour pan juices into a large measuring cup and add more chicken broth to make 4 cups.
Melt 4 Tbsp butter in saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and whisk, 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in broth mixture, heavy cream and pepper.
Bring to a boil and cook, whisking constantly, until thickened. Makes 16 servings.