Fresh Herb Butter-Basted Turkey

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subheading: For the Turkey:

1 17-pound whole fresh turkey, rinsed well and patted dry

1 ¼ sticks (10 tablespoons) unsalted butter, slightly softened

2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh sage

2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh rosemary

2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh thyme

3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

3 large carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces

3 large stalks celery, cut into 1-inch pieces

2 large onions, quartered

4 cups homemade chicken stock, plus more if needed for gravy

subheading: For the Sage Gravy:

Turkey neck

¼ cup fresh sage leaves, plus 1 tablespoon finely chopped

3 tablespoons unsalted butter

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 cup dry white wine

Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

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