Barbecued Turkey with Herbs

Instead of leaving turkey for Thanksgiving, try this succulent dish that will have you gobbling up every bit of it!

2 minutes Prep: 30 minutes Cook: 2 minutes

1151 calories per serving view nutrition facts

8 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

9-13	pounds	turkey
3/4	cups	vegetable oil	vegetable
1/2	cup	parsley leaves	fresh, chopped
2	tablespoons	sage	fresh, chopped, OR 2 ts dried sage, crushed
2	tablespoons	rosemary leaves	fresh, chopped, OR 2 ts dried rosemary, crushed
1	tablespoon	thyme leaves	fresh, chopped, OR 1 ts dried thyme, crushed
1	x	salt
1	x	black pepper	cracked

Directions

Use indirect heat, as explained in the recipe to cook a whole turkey or turkey breast. Allow 1 3/4 to 3 1/4 hours cooking time, depending on the size of your turkey and heat of the coals.

Prepare coals and grill.

Remove neck and giblets from turkey. Rinse turkey under cold water; drain and pat dry with paper towels.

Combine oil, herbs and seasonings in a small bowl. Generously brush on cavities and outer surface of turkey, reserving some mixture to use as a baste.

Pull turkey skin over the neck; secure with a skewer. Tuck wings under back and tie legs together with kitchen twine.

Arrange medium-hot briquettes on two sides of a large metal or foil drip pan. Fill the pan halfway with hot tap water.

Place turkey, breast side up, on grill, directly above the drip pan. Cover grill and cook turkey 11 to 15 minutes per pound, or until an instant-read meat thermometer registers 180 degrees F, basting occasionally with reserved herb mixture.

Add a few briquettes to both sides of the fire every hour or as necessary to maintain a constant temperature.

Garnish with additional fresh herbs, if desired.

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Poultry

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 536g

Amount per Serving

Calories 1151 46% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 58.0g	90%
Saturated Fat 13.0g	67%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 378mg	126%
Sodium 324mg	14%
Total Carbohydrate 1.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g	3%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 147.0g	294%

Vitamin A	7%		Vitamin C	9%
Calcium	13%		Iron	43%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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