Sherry-Sage Turkey

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 350 degrees.
2. 2
   In bowl, combine first 6 ingredients and 2 tablespoons sherry.
3. 3
   Rub butter mixture over and under turkey skin.
4. 4
   Roast 1 hour; reduce oven to 325 degrees.
5. 5
   Cook 1 hour more, or until internal temperature reaches 180 degrees.
6. 6
   Baste with pan juices every 30 minutes.
7. 7
   Separate fat from pan juices.
8. 8
   In saucepan, heat 6 tablespoons fat over medium-high heat.
9. 9
   Whisk in flour; cook 5 minutes, or until brown.
10. 10
    Slowly add reserved pan juices remaining sherry and broth, stirring constantly.
11. 11
    Cook gravy 5 minutes, or until thickened.
12. 12
    Makes 12 servings and 3 cups gravy.