BACON SPATCHCOCK TURKEY WITH VEGGIES AND GRAVY

Ingredients (21)

• For the Vegetables:
• 3 large carrots,
• 3 sticks celery,
• 2 large yellow onions,
• 3 sprigs fresh rosemary
• 3 sprigs fresh thyme
• 4 to 6 cloves garlic,
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
• For the Turkey:
• 9 to 10 pounds whole turkey,
• 2 tablespoons butter,
• Sea salt and freshly ground pepper,
• 10 to 15 slices thick cut bacon,
• 6 tablespoons butter,
• For the Gravy:
• 2 cups turkey cooking liquid
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 1 tablespoon butter
• Salt and pepper,