Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and remove the top rack of the oven.
Put the butter and sage in a mixing bowl and mash with a fork or spoon until the sage is well incorporated. Season with salt and pepper.
Rinse the bird thoroughly inside and out with cold water, and pat dry with paper towels. Sprinkle the cavity and skin liberally with salt and pepper.
Using your fingers, gently lift the skin from the turkey breast and slip the remaining seasoned butter under, massaging the breast meat as you go.
Truss the bird by crossing the legs over one another and tying with a piece of kitchen twine.
Shingle the bacon strips over the breast so it's totally covered (or do this after putting the turkey in the pan as directed below).
Put the turkey on a rack in a large roasting pan and cover the turkey with aluminum foil, and place in the oven.
In a small bowl, stir the maple syrup with 2 tablespoons of hot water to thin.
Roast the turkey for 2 hours, basting with the maple glaze every 30 minutes.
Continue cooking until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the meaty part of the thigh registers 170 degrees F. The thigh juices will run clear when pricked with a knife, about 3 hours total (15 minutes per pound).
About 1/2 hour before you think the turkey is done, remove the foil so that it can brown.
When done, take the turkey out of the oven and put the roasting pan on the stovetop. Transfer the turkey to a serving tray to rest at least 20 minutes before carving.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	788.98 Kcal (3303 kJ)
Calories from fat	357.23 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	39.69g	61%
Cholesterol	1668.66mg	556%
Sodium	794.39mg	33%
Potassium	1039.81mg	22%
Total Carbs	8.98g	3%
Sugars	8.93g	36%
Protein	90.95g	182%
Vitamin A	19.7mg	658%
Iron	29.5mg	164%
Calcium	105.3mg	11%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	147.47 Kcal (617 kJ)
Calories from fat	66.77 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.42g	61%
Cholesterol	311.89mg	556%
Sodium	148.48mg	33%
Potassium	194.35mg	22%
Total Carbs	1.68g	3%
Sugars	1.67g	36%
Protein	17g	182%
Vitamin A	3.7mg	658%
Iron	5.5mg	164%
Calcium	19.7mg	11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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