Roasted Turkey with Stuffing (The Best)

Ingredients

• 1 whole turkey, about 11 lb (5 kg) (see note)
• 2 tbsp salt
• 2 tsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
• 1/2 lemon
• 3 slices bacon, halved
• Vegetable oil, for brushing
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) water
• 4 cups (200 g) crustless country bread, diced
• 3/4 lb (340 g) lean ground pork
• 3/4 lb (340 g) lean ground veal
• 2 onions, chopped
• 2 celery stalks with leaves, diced
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) dry white wine
• 2 cups (500 ml) low-sodium chicken broth
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) unsweetened applesauce
• 1/2 tsp ground allspice
• 3 tbsp flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
• 2 shallots, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) dry white wine
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) brandy (optional)
• 2 cans (284 ml each) low-sodium condensed chicken broth
• 3 tbsp light toasted flour
• 1 pincée de muscade moulue