Grilling Times for Turkey, Duck, and Goose

By: Allrecipes Staff

Turkey, duck, and goose should be cooked to 180 degrees F (80 degrees C). Clear juices are not a good indicator of doneness. Depending on the age of the bird, the juices might not run clear until the bird is overcooked.

Turkey
Cut	Method	Heat	Time	Internal Temp. (minimum)
Whole Turkey	----	----	----	----
8 to 12 pounds	Indirect	Medium	2 to 3 hours	180 F (80 C)
12 to 16 pounds	Indirect	Medium	3 to 4 hours	180 F (80 C)
16 to 24 pounds	NOT RECOMMENDED
Breasts	----	----	----	----
6 to 8 ounces	Direct	High	10 - 15 min./side	180 F (80 C)
Thighs and Drumsticks	----	----	----	----
8 to 16 ounces	Direct	High	10 - 15 min./side	180 F (80 C)
Boneless Turkey Roll	----	----	----	----
2 to 5 pounds	Indirect	Medium	1 1/2 to 2 hours	180 F (80 C)
5 to 10 pounds	Indirect	Medium	2 to 3 1/2 hours	180 F (80 C)

Duck or Goose
Cut	Method	Heat	Time	Internal Temp. (minimum)
Whole Duckling	----	----	----	----
4 1/2 pounds	Indirect	Medium	2 1/2 hours	165 F (75 C)
Quartered Duckling	Indirect	Medium	85 min.	165 F (75 C)
Whole Goose	----	----	----	-----
8 to 12 pounds	Indirect	Medium	18 to 20 min./pound	165 F (75 C)

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Tom J Hunting for Recipes

Nov. 6, 2009 2:56 pm

Looking for store bought frozen grilled duck recipes. For a 5 lb. duck, I am going to take and split in half. Any recipes will be helpful. Thanks, Tom J

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