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Grilled Turkey

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"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." — Dave Hartmann

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Original recipe makes 24 servings Change Servings

1 large onion, diced
1 (750 milliliter) bottle red wine

salt and pepper to taste
12 pounds whole turkey

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Directions

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.
Wash the turkey down and stuff with onion. Rub the exterior down with salt and pepper.
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.
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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PREP 30 mins
COOK 3 hrs
READY IN 4 hrs

Footnotes

Learn more about how to cook a turkey for Thanksgiving in our How to Cook a Turkey article!

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Jan 25, 2004

Fantastic, juicy turkey, quite tender. Delicious!!

—SOFTNSWEETS

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Oct 07, 2007

This was a HIT with family & my husbands airmen during the holidays of 2006!!! I've made it many times since then for our family sunday gatherings

—Nita

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5 Ratings

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Nov 06, 2009

After trying this the first time, I've never gone back to an oven again. faster, jucier and incredible crispy skin. My favorite way is yo put it straight in the grill with an aluminum pan under to catch the drippings for gravy.

—bengina

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Jan 22, 2009

Great recipe! I brined the turkey overnight, otherwise I followed the recipe. Some family members were skeptical about a grilled turkey, but the first bite wiped their skepticism away. I will definately make this again.

—Cricket aka MrsB

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Nov 24, 2012

This is the best way to cook turkey!! I used a bottle of sparkling white wine and the gravy was amazing. Love love love this recipe!!

—Wicksy

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Nutrition

Calories
369 kcal
18%

Carbohydrates
1.4 g
< 1%

Cholesterol
134 mg
45%

Fat
15.9 g
24%

Fiber
0.1 g
< 1%

Protein
46 g
92%

Sodium
113 mg
5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Grilled Turkey

Serving Size: 1/24 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 24
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 369
Calories from Fat: 143

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15.9g 24 %
Saturated Fat 4.6g 23 %
Cholesterol 134mg 45 %
Sodium 113mg 5 %
Potassium 506mg 14 %
Total Carbohydrates 1.4g < 1 %
Dietary Fiber 0.1g < 1 %
Protein 46g 92 %
Sugars 0.5g
Vitamin A < 1 %
Vitamin C < 1 %
Calcium 6 %
Iron 31 %
Thiamin 10 %
Niacin 129 %
Vitamin B6 43 %
Magnesium 16 %
Folate 7 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.