Maple-Roasted Turkey with Sage, Bacon, and Cornbread Stuffing Recipe

Ingredients

• For the Sage Butter:
• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1/2 bunch fresh sage, leaves finely chopped
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• For the Turkey:
• 1 (12 to 14 pound) fresh turkey
• 1 cup pure maple syrup
• 1/4 cup hot water
• 8 strips smoked bacon
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 lemon, juiced
• 4 cups chicken stock (some will be used in the pan during cooking and the remainder for making gravy
• For the Cornbread Stuffing
• 2 large onions, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 loaf cornbread, cubed (about 6 cups)
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• For the Gravy:
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 cup white wine
• (Giblets if using, see notes)
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