Marinated foie gras

1 lb. Grade-A foie-gras slices or pieces (available at dartagnan.com)

1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt

1/4 tsp. pink curing salt (available at the Meat Hook; butcher-packer.com)

1/2 tsp. sugar

1/4 tsp. white pepper

1 tsp. Madeira

1/2 tsp. Cognac

Brined Turkey

3 cups kosher salt

1 tsp. pink curing salt

12- to 14-lb. turkey

Black-truffle stuffing

3 1/4 cups unsalted butter

4 1/4 cups brioche crumbs (do not substitute another bread)

1 to 2 tsp. kosher salt

1 tbs. truffle oil

1 3/4 oz. black truffle, chopped (Urbani Carpaccio di Tartufo brand, available at Eataly, is high-quality and comparatively affordable)

To finish

10 thyme sprigs

5 lemons, halved

2 heads garlic, split horizontally

2 sticks unsalted butter, softened