Grilled Whole Turkey

Grilled Whole Turkey

Grilling a turkey outdoors in a kettle drum barbecue is a boon to one-oven homes on heavy baking days such as Thanksgiving.

Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
4 hr
Total Time
4 hr 15 mins
Calories
461 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Prepare an outdoor grill for indirect medium heat, and lightly oil grate. Rinse turkey, and pat dry.
Step 2
Place turkey breast side down on the prepared grill. Sear turkey on both sides until skin is golden to dark brown.
Step 3
In a large roasting pan, mix together the water, bouillon powder, garlic powder, onion powder, poultry seasoning, parsley, and paprika.
Step 4
Place turkey breast side down in the roasting pan. Scoop the pan mixture over the turkey. Cover tightly with foil and place on grill.
Step 5
Grill 3 to 4 hours, until the internal temperature of the thigh reaches 180 degrees F (85 degrees C). Remove turkey from grill and let stand 15 minutes before carving.
Grilled Whole Turkey
Grilled Whole Turkey
Grilled Whole Turkey
Grilled Whole Turkey

Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 12 pounds whole turkey
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 3 tablespoons chicken bouillon powder
  • ½ teaspoon chopped parsley

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