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1 (10 to 12-pound) turkey, with giblets removed

1 quart chicken broth

2 ounces dried mushrooms

1 cup chopped onion

1 cup chopped celery

1 cup chopped green pepper

1 tablespoon vegetable oil, plus extra for rubbing on turkey

1 tablespoon kosher salt, plus extra for seasoning turkey

3 cups Challah bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (from approximately 4 to 5 slices)

4 ounces unsweetened dried cherries, approximately 1 cup

2 ounces chopped pecans, approximately 1/2 cup

2 whole eggs, beaten

2 teaspoons dried rubbed sage

2 teaspoons dried parsley

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus extra for seasoning chicken