Perfect Roast Turkey With Best-Ever Gravy - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (18 lb.) fresh turkey
About 10 c. Bread Stuffing 101 (see recipe)
1/2 c. (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
Salt, freshly milled black pepper
2-1/2 qt. Homemade Turkey Stock 101, or as needed (see recipe)
Melted unsalted butter, if needed
3/4 c. flour
1/3 c. bourbon, Port or dry Sherry, optional

Preparation

Position rack in lowest position of oven and preheat to 325 degrees.