The Greatest Grilled Turkey

The Greatest Grilled Turkey

This grilled turkey is tender and juicy with crispy skin. Learn how to grill a turkey with this easy recipe, and free up oven space at the same time.

Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
2 hr
Total Time
2 hr 15 mins
Calories
460 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Prepare an outdoor grill for indirect medium-high heat.
Step 2
Remove and discard giblets. Rinse turkey and pat dry. Turn wings back to hold neck skin in place. Return legs to a tucked position.
Step 3
Brush turkey with oil. Season inside and out with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Place turkey, breast-side up, on a metal grate inside a large roasting pan.
Step 4
Place the roasting pan over indirect heat on the preheated grill. Grill until the internal thigh temperature is 180 degrees F (85 degrees C), 2 to 3 hours.
Step 5
Remove from the grill and let turkey stand 15 minutes before carving.
The Greatest Grilled Turkey
The Greatest Grilled Turkey
The Greatest Grilled Turkey
The Greatest Grilled Turkey

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 (12 pound) whole turkey
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, or more to taste

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