Roast Turkey with Pastis Sauce

Ingredients

• Turkey

  • 1 turkey, about 11 lb (5 kg)
  • 5 tsp table salt
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) whole-grain mustard
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) maple syrup
  • 1 large cauliflower, cut into large florets
  • 3 bell peppers, seeded and cut into strips
  • 1 onion, thinly sliced

• Sauce

  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 4 cups (1 litre) low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 shallots, coarsely chopped
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) pastis (or other anise-flavoured liqueur)
  • 2 tbsp flat-leaf parsley, chopped