BARBECUE SPICE-BRINED GRILLED TURKEY

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Also known as the one-hour turkey, this spatchcocked bird (ask your butcher, or go to bonappetit.com/spatchcock) will free up your oven.

Provided by Claire Saffitz

Categories     Bon Appétit     Grill     Thanksgiving     Dinner     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     turkey

Yield Serves 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons hot smoked paprika
1 tablespoon dried savory
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon mustard powder
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 cup (packed) plus 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
1/2 cup kosher salt
1 (12-14 pound) turkey, halved (backbone removed, breastbone split)
Vegetable oil (for grill)
Special equipment:
A disposable foil pan and 1 cup wood chips soaked in water at least 1 hour (optional); oven thermometer

Steps:

  • Mix paprika, savory, cumin, mustard powder, cayenne, and 1/4 cup brown sugar in a small bowl. Transfer 3 Tbsp. spice mixture to a medium bowl; mix in salt and remaining 3 Tbsp. brown sugar. Set remaining mixture aside for the next day. Cover turkey with dry brine, packing on until you've used it all. Chill on a rimmed baking sheet uncovered 8-12 hours.
  • Thoroughly rinse turkey to remove brine; pat dry. Rub with reserved spice mixture and let sit 2 hours to bring to room temperature.
  • Prepare grill for medium-high, indirect heat (for a charcoal grill, bank coals on one side of grill; for a gas grill, leave one or two burners off) and lightly oil grates. If using wood chips: Scatter over coals, if using a charcoal grill; place in a disposable foil pan and set over lit burner, if using a gas grill.
  • Place turkey, skin side up, over indirect heat, breast halves facing each other, with legs closest to direct heat. Place oven thermometer in center of indirect heat zone; cover. Grill 20 minutes, then rotate halves so neck end is closest to coals. Check temperature inside grill; thermometer should register 325ºF (open or close vents as needed). Continue to grill turkey, checking for doneness after 20 minutes, then again every 10 minutes, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of breast registers 150ºF, about 1 hour total.
  • If desired, carefully move turkey over direct heat and turn skin side down. Grill to lightly char skin, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a platter and let rest at least 30 minutes before carving.

Neon_Modz
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I've tried this recipe a few times and it's always been a success. The turkey is always moist and flavorful.


HaDhOoD Sy
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This is my go-to turkey recipe. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Andyco Doku
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The turkey was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it.


Abdulhameed Alqathi
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I'm not a big fan of turkey, but this recipe changed my mind. The spice brine really made a difference.


Yaa Lynn
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This recipe is easy to follow and the turkey turned out great. I would definitely recommend it.


Selai Ratu
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The spice brine is a great way to add flavor to the turkey.


MUHAMMAD AZFAR AHMED
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The turkey was a bit dry, but the spice brine was delicious.


Imtiaz Hossain
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I followed the recipe exactly and the turkey turned out perfect. I'll definitely be making this again for Thanksgiving.


Abdelrhman Mohammed
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This is the best turkey recipe I've ever tried. The spice brine really makes a difference.


BLACK 4 4 4
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My family loved this recipe! The turkey was moist and flavorful, and the spice brine gave it a delicious crispy skin.


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