10 slices applewood-smoked bacon 1 medium onion, finely chopped (1/2 cup) 2 tablespoon finely snipped fresh sage or 2 teaspoons dried sage, finely crushed 1 12-14 pound fresh or frozen turkey, thawed if frozen Kosher salt and ground black pepper 2 - 3 sprigs fresh sage 1 medium sweet onion, cut in wedges Fresh sage leaves
Bacon and Onion Gravy
2 cup turkey broth or reduced-sodium chicken broth Butter, melted 2 slices applewood-smoked bacon, chopped ¼ cup chopped onion 1 teaspoon snipped fresh sage or 1/4 teaspoon dried sage, crushed 2 teaspoon cider vinegar ¼ cup all-purpose flour Salt and freshly ground black pepper
