Herb-Brined Turkey with Pear Gravy

Name: Herb-Brined Turkey with Pear Gravy
Yield: Makes 8 Servings
Ingredients: 3 gallons water; 1 3-pound box coarse kosher salt; 1/2 cup whole black peppercorns; 1/3 cup fresh thyme sprigs; 1/3 cup fresh marjoram sprigs; 1/3 cup fresh sage sprigs; 12 Turkish bay leaves; 1 13-pound turkey; 1/2 cup butter, room temperature; 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter; 1/2 cup all purpose flour; 2 cups low-salt chicken broth; 1 cup pear juice; 2 tablespoons dark rum; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh marjoram

By Clark Frasier and Mark GaierPhotographer Mark Thomas

October 31, 2004

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