Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil

Neck, heart, and gizzard reserved from one 13- to 14-pound turkey

2 large celery stalks, coarsely chopped

1 large onion, chopped

6 cups water

Turkey

• 1 13- to 14-pound turkey, rinsed, patted dry
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 medium McIntosh apple or Golden Delicious apple, quartered, cored, coarsely chopped
• 3 1/2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt, divided
• 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Gravy

• 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, room temperature
• 1/4 cup unbleached flour
• 1/2 cup tawny Port
• Low-salt chicken broth (if needed)

Description

Easy And Elegant: A Beautifully Simple Bird And A Rich Wine Gravy.

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