• 1 turkey (about 15 lbs/7.5 kg), including giblets
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• ¼ cup (50 mL) butter, softened

Glaze:

• ½ cup (125 mL) pure maple syrup
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) peanut oil

Smoked turkey stuffing:

• 4 slices bacon, finely chopped
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 1 large tart apple, peeled and diced
• 1 cup (250 mL) minced onion
• 1 tsp (5 mL) dried sage
• 1 tsp (5 mL) dried thyme
• ½ tsp (2 mL) dried rosemary, crumbled
• Pinch ground nutmeg
• 4 cups (1 L) toasted bread cubes
• 2 cups (500 mL) diced smoked turkey breast
• 1 cup (250 mL) chopped toasted walnuts
• 1 cup (250 mL) chicken or turkey broth
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste