Prep 30 mins Servings 24
Cook 4 hours Yield (18 pound turkey)
Additional 12 hours 30 minutes
Total 17 hours
Ingredient 1. 1 (18 pound) whole turkey, neck and giblets removed Ingredient 2. 2 cups kosher salt
Ingredient 3. 1/2 cup butter melted
Ingredient 4. 2 large onions, peeled and chopped
Ingredient 5. 4 carrots, peeled and chopped
Ingredient 6. 4 stalks celery, chopped
Ingredient 7. 2 sprigs fresh thyme
Ingredient 8. 1 bay leaf
Ingredient 9. 1 cup dry white wine.