Turkey with Sausage-Pecan Stuffing

Slice two onions; set aside. Chop remaining onions.

In a large skillet, brown sausage together with the chopped onions. Drain drippings. Add herb packet from the stuffing mix. Stir in raisins, pecans, celery and the seasonings; simmer for 10 minutes.

Add stuffing mixes and broth; mix well. Cook and stir for about 5 minutes.

Season turkey inside and out with salt and pepper. Place reserved onions inside turkey. Add 6 to 7 cups stuffing. (Place remaining stuffing in a greased 1 1/2-quart baking dish; cover and refrigerate.) Skewer openings; tie drumsticks together. Place on a rack in roasting pan.

Bake, uncovered, at 325°F (160°C) for 4 to 4 1/2 hours or until a meat thermometer reads 185 °F (approximately 85 °C), basting often with the butter. (Bake reserved stuffing, covered, for 1 hour; uncover and bake 10 minutes more.)

When the turkey begins to brown, baste if needed and cover lightly with aluminum foil. Allow turkey to stand for 15 minutes before carving.