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Name: The Best Thanksgiving Turkey!
Ingredients: 3 cups kosher salt, plus more for seasoning; 5 cups granulated sugar; 2 medium onions, coarsely chopped; 2 medium leeks, white and pale-green parts only, rinsed and coarsely chopped; 2 carrots, peeled and coarsely chopped; 2 celery stalks, coarsely chopped; 2 dried bay leaves; 3 sprigs fresh thyme; 3 sprigs fresh flat-leaf parsley; 2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns; Freshly ground black pepper; 12 sprigs fresh thyme; 2 medium onions, cut into wedges; 2 carrots, cut into 2 inch pieces; 2 stalks celery, cut into 2 inch pieces; 1 fresh whole turkey, 14 -18 pounds, rinsed and patted dry, giblets and neck reserved for gravy; 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted; 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, softened; 1/2 cup dry white wine; fresh rosemary sprigs, for garnish (optional); contents of the roasting pan from the turkey; 1 cup dry white wine; 1 to 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter; 1/3 cup all-purpose flour; kosher salt and black pepper