First, make marinade. You will paint this on turkey a few hours beofre you cook it or the day before! Ingredient amounts are for 9 1/2 lb. turkey, so make more if your turkey is bigger.
Mix all ingredients and make into a soft paste (like a thick marinade). A few hours before cooking (or day before), paint it all over a well-thawed turkey, inside and out, with a sash brush.
Now you're ready for the garnishes. Instead of stuffing, fill the turkey cavity with onion, celery, parsley, and sage. Lay strips of bacon across breasts. Tuck chunks of butter and sage in crevice between drumstick and body.
Sprinkle with sage and put in uncovered roaster. Add 1-2 cups chicken broth for basting (only 3-5 times during roasting). Cook at 300'.
Cook Times:
10-15 lb = 20 min/lb.
15-18 lb = 18 min/lb
18-20 lb = 15 min/lb
You may cook 1 hr. longer than required time, if needed. Pan juices work great for gravy (may need to strain chunks).