Audrey's Thanksgiving Turkey

Ingredients

• 1 Fresh Turkey (15-20 pounds)
• 2 cupsButter
• 1 JarTurkey Brine
• 1 cupChopped Onion
• 1 cupChopped Celery
• 1 Egg
• 1 lbJimmy Dean Sage Sausage
• 2 tbspPoultry Seasoning
• 4 cupsBread Crumbs
• 1 cupWarm Water
• Turkey Giblets
• 1 Cheesecloth

Instructions

1. 1

   Brine turkey 24 hours in advance.

2. 2

   Boil giblets; chop and set aside.

3. 3

   Sauté onion and celery; mix with sausage, egg, bread crumbs, seasoning, and giblets for stuffing.

4. 4

   Stuff turkey cavity.

5. 5

   Melt butter; soak cheesecloth in melted butter.

6. 6

   Wrap turkey completely in butter-soaked cheesecloth, then foil.

7. 7

   Roast until internal temperature reaches 165°F.

8. 8

   Remove cheesecloth for last 30 minutes to brown.