Name: Roast Turkey with Apple Cider Pan Gravy
Yield: Makes 10 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter; 1 pound turkey necks and/or wings; 1 pound onions, coarsely chopped; 3 cups coarsely chopped celery; 2 bay leaves; 4 whole cloves; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 6 cups apple cider; 3 cups low-salt chicken broth; 1 8-ounce Granny Smith apple, finely chopped (including core and peel); 2 tablespoons honey; 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar; 1 16- to 17-pound turkey; 1 large onion, halved, cut into 1-inch-wide wedges; 1 Granny Smith apple, cut into 1-inch-wide wedges; 6 bay leaves, crumbled; 7 tablespoons butter, room temperature, divided; 2 cups low-salt chicken broth; strong:Ingredient info: The milder flavor and softer aroma of Turkish bay leaves are preferable in this dish.

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Roast Turkey with Apple Cider Pan GravyMark Thomas

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