Name: Easy Thanksgiving Turkey
Prep time: 30 minutes
Cook time: 3 hours
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 1 (12-14 pound) fresh whole turkey; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature; 1 shallot, minced; 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage leaves; 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves; 1 tablespoon lemon zest; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 3 carrots, peeled; 3 stalks celery; 1 sweet onion, cut into wedges; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 1 1/2 cups turkey or chicken stock