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

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

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.