Grilled Turkey Recipe
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Grilled Turkey

By: Dave Hartmann 
"Great grilled turkey! My grill is an old one that has a hinged top. I open all of the vents and prop the lid open about 2 to 3 inches with a stick...man does it get hot! Do not spill the juices and wine on the coals, as they are extremely flammable."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 5.0 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (4)

Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
3 Hrs
Ready In:
4 Hrs

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Original Recipe Yield 24 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 1 (750 milliliter) bottle red wine
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 12 pounds whole turkey

Directions

  1. In a pot style grill, fill the bottom with a 5 pound bag of charcoals. Light the charcoal, and when ready, spread to cover the bottom of grill.
  2. Wash the turkey down and stuff with onion. Rub the exterior down with salt and pepper.
  3. Place the turkey in a deep aluminum roasting pan. Place the pan on the grill's grate. Pour wine over the turkey. Cover the top of the turkey with foil.
  4. Cover the grill with the lid and open the vents. Grill the turkey for 60 to 90 minutes, or until meat is to your liking. Baste frequently. You might need to add water to the pan if the wine evaporates.

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Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 369 | Total Fat: 15.9g | Cholesterol: 134mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by SOFTNSWEETS   view full review
Fantastic, juicy turkey, quite tender. Delicious!!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 7, 2007 by Nita   view full review
This was a HIT with family & my husbands airmen during the holidays of 2006!!! I've made it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 6, 2009 by bengina   view full review
After trying this the first time, I've never gone back to an oven again. faster, jucier and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2009 by Cricket aka MrsB   view full review
Great recipe! I brined the turkey overnight, otherwise I followed the recipe. Some family...

 

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