Lemon-Herb Turkey with Lemon-Garlic Gravy

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 large pinch of powdered saffron or saffron threads
• 10 fresh Italian parsley sprigs
• 1 small head of garlic
• ¾ cup unsalted butter
• ¼ cup fresh Italian parsley
• 3 lemons
• + 20 more ingredients
• • ¼ cup fresh Italian parsley
  • 3 tablespoons fresh fennel fronds
  • 2 teaspoons fresh sage
  • ½ cup crème fraîche
  • 6 fresh sage sprigs
  • 6 fresh fennel fronds
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cups Shortcut Turkey Stock
  • 2 cups Shortcut Turkey Stock or water
  • ½ teaspoon sugar
  • ¼ cup all purpose flour
  • 1 large lemon
  • 1 small shallot
  • 1 14- to 16-pound turkey neck, heart, and gizzard reserved
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1 small shallot
  • 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel
  • 1 tablespoon fresh sage
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon fennel fronds

Make 4 long 1/2-inch-deep cuts in lemon. Place in microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave on high 2 minutes. Place garlic head in medium microwave-safe bowl; add enough water to cover garlic. Cover bowl and microwave on high until soft, about 3 minutes. Transfer garlic to work surface; cool and ...

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