Grilled Turkey
This Grilled Turkey recipe is juicy, smoky, and packed with flavor! An easy step-by-step guide to cooking the perfect turkey on the grill for holidays, or any family gathering!
Servings: 12
Cost: $26.80, $2.23 per Servings
Ingredients
- 12-24 pound Whole Turkey fully thawed
- ½ cup Butter softened
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 Tablespoon Salt
- 1 Tablespoon Pepper
- 2 teaspoons Paprika
- 2 teaspoons Dried Thyme Leaves
- 2 cups chicken Broth
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to 450°F.
- Remove the neck and giblets from the fully thawed turkey. Tuck the wings under the turkey or tie them back, if preferred.
- Place the turkey in a foil roasting pan. Pour the chicken broth into the bottom of the pan.
- Rub the softened butter evenly over the entire outside of the turkey.
- In a small bowl, combine the garlic powder, salt, black pepper, paprika, and dried thyme. Rub the seasoning mixture evenly over the buttered turkey.
- Turn off the middle burner of the grill. Place the roasting pan over the unlit burner so the turkey cooks over indirect heat. Close the grill lid.
- Grill until the turkey reaches an internal temperature of 165°F in the thickest part of the breast and thigh. Check the turkey every 30 minutes and add more broth to the roasting pan as needed.
- Use the following cooking times as a guide: 12–15 pounds: 2–2½ hours; 15–20 pounds: 2½–3 hours; 20–24 pounds: 3–3½ hours.
- Remove the turkey from the grill and let it rest for 20 minutes.
- Transfer the turkey to a serving platter, carve, and serve.
Notes
Thaw the turkey in the refrigerator, allowing approximately 24 hours for every 4–5 pounds.
Cooking times are estimates; always use a meat thermometer to verify doneness.
Recipe Tips
- Place over Indirect Heat - Keeps the turkey juicy and prevents burning.
- Use a Meat Thermometer - It’s the best way to ensure perfect doneness. We recommend checking in the thickest part of the thigh. The internal temperature should reach 165 degrees.
- Let it Rest - Don’t skip the resting period. It keeps the meat tender.
- Try a Marinade - Soak the turkey overnight in buttermilk or a citrus brine for added flavor. Try this Turkey Brine Recipe for another easy idea.
- Grilling Turkey - Place the turkey in a drip pan to catch all the drippings for delicious turkey gravy.
Nutrition
Calories: 528kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 70g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 253mg | Sodium: 1149mg | Potassium: 750mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 600IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 3mg
