Roasted Turkey with Stuffing (The Best)

Ingredients

• Turkey

  • 1 whole turkey, about 11 lb (5 kg) (see note)
  • 2 tbsp salt
  • 2 tsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/2 lemon
  • 3 slices bacon, halved
  • Vegetable oil, for brushing
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) water

• Stuffing

  • 4 cups (200 g) crustless country bread, diced
  • 3/4 lb (340 g) lean ground pork
  • 3/4 lb (340 g) lean ground veal
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks with leaves, diced
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) dry white wine
  • 2 cups (500 ml) low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/2 tsp ground allspice
  • 3 tbsp flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped

• Sauce

  • 2 shallots, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) dry white wine
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) brandy (optional)
  • 2 cans (284 ml each) low-sodium condensed chicken broth
  • 3 tbsp light toasted flour
  • 1 pincée de muscade moulue