Roast Turkey with Pastis Sauce

Instructions

1. 1

   Place the turkey, breast side up, in a large glass dish. Rub the inside cavity of the turkey with 3 tsp of the salt. Sprinkle the remaining salt on the breasts and thighs of the turkey. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 3 days.

2. 2

   With the rack in the lowest position, preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).

3. 3

   In a bowl, combine the mustard and maple syrup. In a large roasting pan, place the turkey, breast side up. Pat the skin of the turkey dry with paper towels. Brush with the mustard and maple syrup mixture.

4. 4

   Bake for 1 hour and 30 minutes. Increase the oven temperature to 400°F (200°C). Place the vegetables around the turkey. Continue cooking for about 1 hour or until a meat thermometer inserted into the thigh without touching the bone reads 180°F (82°C). Transfer the turkey to a serving platter and let rest, uncovered, for about 30 minutes.