Pear and Cranberry-Stuffed Roasted Turkey

Ingredients

• Salt Mixture

  • 7 teaspoons (35 ml) salt (table salt)
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) chopped fresh thyme
  • 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped

• 
Turkey

  • 1 turkey, about 16 lbs (7 kg) (see note)
  • 1/3 cup (75 ml) unsalted butter
  • 4 cups (1 litre) chicken broth
  • 2 cups (500 ml) white wine
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) honey

• Pear and Cranberry Stuffing

  • 1 cup (250 ml) fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 2 onions, finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) butter
  • 1 lb (454 g) ground pork
  • 3 pears, peeled, seeded, and chopped
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) white wine
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) ground nutmeg
  • Salt and pepper