Grilled Turkey
User Reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
2 hrs 30 mins
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Let Rest
20 mins
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Total Time
3 hrs 20 mins
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Servings
12
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Calories
528 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Grilled Turkey
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Take your Thanksgiving turkey to the next level and make Grilled Turkey. Simple seasoning makes this turkey so flavorful.
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Ingredients
- 12-24 pound Whole Turkey fully thawed
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 Tablespoon salt
- 1 Tablespoon pepper
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme leaves
- 2 cups chicken broth
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Remove the neck and giblets from the turkey and turk the wings under the turkey. You can tie back the wings of the turkey if you prefer.
- Place the turkey in a foil roasting pan. Pour the chicken broth into the bottom of the roasting pan.
- Rub the butter all over the skin of the turkey.
- Mix together the garlic powder, salt, pepper, paprika and dried thyme leaves. Rub this mixture on the outside of the turkey.
- Turn off the middle burner on the grill and then place the turkey on the grill over indirect heat with the lid on the grill closed.
- Cook the turkey based on the size of the turkey and use a meat thermometer to ensure that the turkey reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- A 12-15 pound turkey will take approximately 2 to 2 ½ hours. A 15-20 pound turkey will take approximately 2 ½ – 3 hours. A 20-24 pound turkey will take approximately 3 – 3 ½ hours. Check the turkey every 30 minutes and add more broth if needed.
- Remove the turkey from the grill and let the turkey rest for 20 minutes. T
- Move the turkey to a serving platter, carve and enjoy!
Notes
- To thaw a turkey properly, allow 24 hours for every 5 pounds of turkey to thaw in a refrigerator.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
528kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
70g
(140%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
253mg
(84%)
Sodium
1149mg
(48%)
Potassium
750mg
(21%)
Fiber
0.3g
(1%)
Sugar
0.4g
(1%)
Vitamin A
600IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
44mg
(4%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 528 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 528kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 70g | 140% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 253mg | 84% |
| Sodium | 1149mg | 48% |
| Potassium | 750mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 600IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 4% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
6 reviews
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