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Grilled Whole Turkey

SUBMITTED BY: Rtarver

"This is an easy way to cook a Thanksgiving turkey and free up your oven for other dishes."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 23 stars. This recipe average a 4.8 star rating.
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  4 Hrs
READY IN  4 Hrs 30 Min
Original recipe yield 1 - 12 pound turkey

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

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

DIRECTIONS

  1. Prepare an outdoor grill for indirect medium heat, and lightly oil grate. Rinse turkey, and pat dry.
  2. Place turkey breast side down on the prepared grill. Sear turkey on both sides until skin is golden to dark brown.
  3. In a large roasting pan, mix together the water, bouillon powder, garlic powder, onion powder, poultry seasoning, parsley, and paprika.
  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.
  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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 20, 2003 by RONNEROCK
The most moist, tender turkey we've ever eaten. It receives rave reviews each time we make... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 25, 2004 by NEWMOMMA
This was awesome! If there were 6 stars, I'd give it--we stood around the bird and munched it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 10, 2003 by MFRAZIER
I tried this recipe last year and it was wonderful!!! i was so happy to this web site, because... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 1, 2003 by TRIPLEJ28
I used the seasonings in this recipe for the pan juices and basting. We smoked our turkey,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 8, 2005 by VOGTIE
This is a nice mixture of spices for turkey no matter how you cook it. We usually just season... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 17, 2005 by PGACHEF
Greatest way to cook a turkey...grill it. This one is easy and tastes great. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 20, 2003 by jostrander
I tried this on New Years Day! This is the easiest way to cook a turkey ever. It was easy,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 15, 2007 by Pookie4
I have made dozens of turkeys in my life. I have never made a bad turkey. This time I wanted... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 1, 2006 by Maifields
Made this for New Years Eve Party 2005 - It was easy to do even for a first time turkey... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 7, 2005 by marissav
This turkey was the best turkey we've ever had for Thanksgiving!!! It's so good that we're... MORE

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