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the oven to 325º.
Remove
the giblets from the turkey and place in the bottom of a roasting
pan. Season the inside of the turkey with salt and pepper.
Stuff the turkey cavity with the lemons, onions and garlic.
Tie the turkey wings to the body with butcher's twine. Tie
the turkey drumsticks together with butcher's twine.
Rub
the turkey with the olive oil. Season the turkey with the
"Poultry Magic Seasoning" and salt and black pepper.
Place
the turkey on a rack placed on top of the roasting pan. Pour
1 cup of the chicken stock in the bottom of the roasting pan.
Place
the turkey in the oven and roast for 4-4 ½ hours or until
thermometer inserted into thigh registers 180. During the
roasting process, baste the turkey with the roasting pan juices.
Add additional stock to the bottom of the roasting pan if
necessary.
Remove
the turkey from the oven and let stand for 15 minutes before
serving. Place the turkey on a platter, garnish with sage
leaves and bring to the table. Carve the turkey at the table.
To make
the sauce, heat a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the
shallots, cider vinegar and chicken stock and bring the mixture
to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook until the
liquid is reduced by two-thirds, about 30 minutes. The liquid
will start to look and have the texture of a thin syrup.
While
stirring with a wire whisk, add the pieces of butter, whisking
to incorporate the butter into the sauce. Continue to whisk
constantly until all of the butter is incorporated and the
sauce is smooth and silky. Season with salt and pepper to
taste.
Strain
the sauce into another saucepan over low heat. Whisk in the
cream and keep the sauce warm until service. Note: the cream
will stabilize the butter in the sauce and keep the sauce
from "breaking" or separating.
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