How to Make Grilled Whole Turkey - A Step-by-Step Guide

Thanksgiving and Christmas are the perfect occasions to prepare a delicious and succulent whole turkey. And what better way to bring out the rich flavors of this holiday staple than by grilling it to perfection? Grilling a whole turkey may seem like a daunting task, but with the right techniques and a little patience, you can achieve a perfectly grilled turkey that will be the star of your holiday feast.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (12 pound) whole turkey, rinsed and patted dry
  • 2 cups water
  • 3 tablespoons chicken bouillon powder
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon chopped parsley
  • 1 teaspoon paprika

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 3 hrs 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 40 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for indirect medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Place turkey, breast-side down, onto the preheated grill. Sear on both sides until skin is golden to dark brown.
  • In a large roasting pan, mix water, bouillon powder, garlic powder, onion powder, poultry seasoning, parsley, and paprika together.
  • Place turkey, breast-side down, into the roasting pan and scoop seasoning mixture over top. Cover the pan tightly with foil and place onto the grill.
  • Grill until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, 3 to 4 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone, should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove from the grill and let stand for 15 minutes before carving.
  • Nutrition

    1298 cal.

    • Total Fat: 51g
    • Saturated Fat: 15g
    • Cholesterol: 742mg
    • Sodium: 1242mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 2g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 195g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 107mg
    • Iron: 8mg
    • Potassium: 1657mg