Bouchon Roast Turkey

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subheading: For the Brined and Roasted Turkey, Gravy and Garnish:

1 (13 to 15 lb.) turkey

4 cups kosher salt, plus more to taste

1 cup honey

1⁄4 cup whole black peppercorns, plus freshly ground to taste

10 lemons, halved

2 bay leaves

2 heads garlic, halved, plus 2 cloves, smashed

1 bunch parsely

1 bunch thyme

Clarified butter, for brushing

2 carrots, quartered

1 small leek, halved

1 small yellow onion, halved

8 cups turkey stock

1 1⁄2 lb. bulk breakfast sausage

1 cup flour

Minced chives, for garnish (optional)

subheading: For the Thigh Roulades:

1 lb. ground turkey

2 egg whites, chilled

1⁄2 cup heavy cream, chilled

1⁄4 cup crème fraîche, chilled

1 tbsp. chopped rosemary

1 tbsp. chopped thyme

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Butchers’ string, for tying

3 tbsp. unsalted butter

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