Old-Fashioned Stuffed Turkey
"We discovered a few ways to get a roast turkey recipe with everything in one package—juicy meat, burnished skin, and richly flavored stuffing. We salted the meat to keep it flavorful and moist. We started the bird in a low oven and gradually cranked up the heat for the crispiest skin. And for… read more..."
INGREDIENTS
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Turkey
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1 turkey (12 to 15 pounds), giblets and neck reserved for gravy, if making (see note)
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3 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons kosher salt (see note)
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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12 ounces salt pork, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices and rinsed (see note)
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Stuffing
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1 1/2 pounds white sandwich bread (about 15 slices), cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 12 cups)
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus extra for baking dish
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1 medium onion, chopped fine (about 1 cup)
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2 celery ribs, chopped fine (about 1 cup)
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Kosher salt and ground black pepper
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2 tablespoons minced fresh thyme leaves
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1 tablespoon minced fresh marjoram leaves
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1 tablespoon minced fresh sage leaves
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1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
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1 36-inch square cheesecloth, folded in quarters
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2 large eggs
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