Grilled Turkey
Elevate your holiday or backyard feast with this succulent Grilled Turkey recipe, a perfect centerpiece for gatherings. This technique combines smoky grill flavors with a fragrant herb marinade of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, rosemary, thyme, and paprika to create a juicy turkey with crisp, golden skin. Marinating the turkey overnight ensures every bite is infused with rich, savory goodness, while cooking it over indirect heat with a vegetable broth drip pan keeps the meat tender and moist. Ideal for Thanksgiving or summer barbecues, this recipe is perfect for serving up to 10 guests. Impress everyone with this show-stopping grilled turkey, bursting with fresh flavors and expertly prepared to perfection. Keywords: grilled turkey recipe, holiday turkey, smoky grilled turkey, moist turkey preparation.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 pounds whole turkey
- 0.5 cups olive oil
- 0.25 cups lemon juice
- 4 pieces garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup vegetable broth
Instructions
Begin by preparing the turkey. Remove the giblets and pat the turkey dry both inside and out with paper towels.
In a small bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, chopped rosemary, chopped thyme, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to form a marinade.
Rub the marinade generously all over the turkey, including under the skin for maximum flavor. Allow the turkey to marinate for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator, or overnight for best results.
Preheat your grill to 350°F (175°C) for indirect cooking. If using a charcoal grill, arrange hot coals around a drip pan filled with vegetable broth.
Place the turkey on a grill rack above the drip pan, breast side up. Cover the grill and cook the turkey for about 3 hours or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) in the thickest part of the breast.
Rotate the turkey 180 degrees halfway through the cooking time for even grilling and baste with pan juices occasionally using a turkey baster.
Once cooked, remove the turkey from the grill and let it rest for 20-30 minutes before carving. This allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in a moister bird.
Carve the turkey and serve it alongside your favorite sides. Enjoy the smoky and savory flavor of your grilled turkey!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
8508 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 305.7 g | 392% | |
| Saturated Fat | 72.4 g | 362% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 3810 mg | 1270% | |
| Sodium | 8556 mg | 372% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29.0 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.0 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.7 g | ||
| Protein | 1312.7 g | 2625% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 691 mg | 53% | |
| Iron | 64.6 mg | 359% | |
| Potassium | 13739 mg | 292% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
