Name: Christmas Turkey
Prep time: 15 h 45 min
Cook time: 15 h 45 min
Total time: 15 h 45 min
Yield: 24
Ingredients: 1 (18-pound) whole turkey, neck and giblets removed; 2 cups kosher salt; cold water, to taste; 1 stick butter, melted; 2 large onions, chopped, divided; 4 carrots, coarsely chopped, divided; 4 stalks celery, chopped, divided; 2 sprigs fresh thyme, divided; 1 bay leaf; 1 cup dry white wine; gravy, optional, to taste, homemade or store-bought, for serving

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