Maple Glazed Turkey

This came from a magazine that featured Emeril Lagasse about five or so years ago.

• Ready In: 3 hrs 20 mins
• Serves: 6-8
• Yields: 1 turkey

Ingredients

• 2⁄3 cup pure maple syrup
• 1⁄4 cup Dijon mustard
• 1⁄4 cup white wine
• 2  tablespoons margarine
• 12 -14  lbs  thawed turkey
•  your favorite prepared stuffing
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Mix syrup,mustard, wine and margerine together in a pot. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes until sauce is reduced by 1/2 cup.
2. Stuff the turkey with your favorite recipe and refrigerate any leftover stuffing.
3. Rub the turkey with margerine and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
4. Pour 1/2 cup water in the roast pan with the turkey. Bake for about 3 hours or until thermometer reads 180 degrees, brushing with glaze often.
5. Cook remainig stuffing the last 30 mintues of roasting time.