Roasted Turkey with Juniper and Pearl Onion Sauce

Ingredients

• Turkey

  • 1 whole turkey, about 11 lb (5 kg), cut into 4 pieces (see note)
  • 4 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp juniper berries, crushed
  • 1 tsp coriander seeds, crushed
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) gin
  • 1/4 cup (55 g) cold butter, diced

• Pearl Onion Sauce

  • 24 red pearl onions, peeled
  • 4 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups (1 litre) beef broth
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) gin