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Ingredientes
- 12-14 pound turkey, thawed
- 1 apple, quartered
- 1 onion, quartered
- 1 orange, quartered
- 1 lemon, quartered
- 2 sprigs each of rosemary, sage, and thyme
- ½ cup softened butter
- 1-2 t. kosher salt
- 1 t. fresh ground pepper
- 1 quart chicken stock
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