Aromatic Spiced Turkey

• 1 turkey About 11 pounds

Compound Butter:

• 8 tbsp unsalted butter room temperature
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp kosher salt

To stuff the turkey:

• 3 large carrots cut into chunks
• 6 celery stalks cut into chunks
• 2 tomatoes cut into chunks
• 3 lemons cut into quarters
• 3 onions cut into quarters
• 10 cloves garlic peeled

Olive oil Persian Spice Mixture:

• 3/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tsp Turmeric
• 2 tsp paprika
• 1/4 cup bloomed saffron See notes
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt

Persian Caramelized Walnuts:

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large onion chopped
• 1 cup walnuts chopped
• 1/2 cup barberries see notes
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 3 tbsp pomegranate molasses
• 1/2 cup pomegranate arils