INGREDIENTS

• 1 gallon water
• 6 tablespoons salt
• 4 tablespoons Dixie Crystals Extra Fine Granulated Sugar
• 4 lemons 1/4 inch sliced (rind on)
• 2 sticks cinnamon
• 3 bay leaves
• 6 rosemary sprigs
• 6 thyme sprigs
• 8 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 medium onion, roughly chopped
• 1 tablespoon peppercorn
• 1 turkey (15 lbs), neck, gizzards and liver removed
• 2 tablespoons Dixie Crystals Light Brown Sugar
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 handful parsley, finely chopped
• 2 quarts prepared stuffing, traditional or with peas and carrots
• 2 cans light beer
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour*