Grilled Whole Turkey Recipe
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Grilled Whole Turkey

By: Rtarver 
"This is an easy way to cook a Thanksgiving turkey and free up your oven for other dishes."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.8 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (45)

What to Drink?

Wine Zinfandel
Beer Beer
Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
4 Hrs
Ready In:
4 Hrs 30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1 - 12 pound turkey
 

Ingredients

  • 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.

Footnotes

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 461 | Total Fat: 21.4g | Cholesterol: 179mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on May 25, 2004 by NEWMOMMA   view full review
This was awesome! If there were 6 stars, I'd give it--we stood around the bird and munched it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 15, 2007 by Pookie4   view full review
I have made dozens of turkeys in my life. I have never made a bad turkey. This time I wanted...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 23, 2009 by rwarner2005   view full review
I've been grilling our holiday turkey for years, this is the BEST! Grilling advise, if your...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 10, 2003 by MFRAZIER   view full review
I tried this recipe last year and it was wonderful!!! i was so happy to this web site, because...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 20, 2003 by RONNEROCK   view full review
The most moist, tender turkey we've ever eaten. It receives rave reviews each time we make...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 8, 2005 by VOGTIE   view full review
This is a nice mixture of spices for turkey no matter how you cook it. We usually just season...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 17, 2005 by PGACHEF   view full review
Greatest way to cook a turkey...grill it. This one is easy and tastes great.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 1, 2003 by SweetBasil Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I used the seasonings in this recipe for the pan juices and basting. We smoked our turkey,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 7, 2005 by marissav   view full review
This turkey was the best turkey we've ever had for Thanksgiving!!! It's so good that we're...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 18, 2007 by Gen   view full review
This is the first time I've ever done a turkey for Thanksgiving. It came out perfect. I...

 

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