Ingredients
2 to 3 celery ribs1 to 2 green onions1 turkey (16 to 20 pounds)3 cups water, divided1 cup soy sauce1/4 cup sugar1/4 cup apple juice1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1/8 teaspoon aniseed, crushed1/8 teaspoon each ground cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves
Preparation
Place celery and onions inside the turkey cavity. In a small bowl, combine 1 cup water, soy sauce, sugar, apple juice, vanilla and seasonings; mix well. Place turkey, breast side up, on a rack in a roasting pan; pour remaining water into the pan. Pour 1/4 cup soy sauce mixture into the cavity and another 1/4 cup over turkey; set remaining sauce aside. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 3-1/2 to 4 hours or until a thermometer reads 180°, basting occasionally with remaining sauce. When turkey begins to brown, cover lightly with foil. Cover and let stand for 20 minutes before carving.
