BARBECUED TURKEY
Give your Thanksgiving main dish a smoky twist with this recipe. A firestarter chimney or second smaller grill is essential to barbecuing turkey. For best results, use a natural hardwood charcoal.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Turkey Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Rinse cavity of turkey with cool running water, and pat dry with paper towel. Place turkey, breast-side down, in a deep bowl or roasting pan. In a medium bowl, combine barbecue sauce, vinegar, red-pepper flakes, and sugar; pour over turkey. Let marinate, refrigerated, at least 8 hours or overnight.
- Light a charcoal fire, and let it burn until the coals have become white ash. Alternatively, heat one side of a gas grill set on medium-high.
- Brush the entire turkey with the marinade. Place turkey on the grill, breast-side up, near but not directly over the coals, or on the side of the gas grill that is not turned on. Cook turkey with the grill lid closed until the internal temperature in the thickest part of the leg and breast is 180 degrees, about 4 to 4 1/2 hours. Baste with the marinade every 30 to 45 minutes, rotating turkey a quarter turn each time. Add coals heated in a firestarter chimney as needed to maintain an even temperature.
- When the turkey is fully cooked, remove from the grill, and let sit for 15 minutes before carving. Serve with tomato-herb gravy, if desired, or additional barbecue sauce.
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Kingsley Chinonso
[email protected]Overall, I thought this recipe was just okay. I've had better barbecued turkey before.
Ryan Burgess
[email protected]I would not recommend this recipe to someone who is looking for a quick and easy meal.
Skylar Barnett
[email protected]This recipe is not for beginners. It's a lot of work, but it's worth it if you have the time.
Lawrence Gboeah
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my turkey didn't turn out very good. The skin was tough and the meat was dry.
Muhibur Rahman
[email protected]This recipe was a little too complicated for me. I think I would try a simpler recipe next time.
theresa agida
[email protected]I had a hard time finding a good barbecue sauce for this recipe. I ended up using a store-bought sauce, and it was just okay.
Biruk Mesfin
[email protected]This turkey was a little dry for my taste, but the flavor was good. I think I would try brining the turkey next time.
KingcjOfficials
[email protected]I made this turkey for a potluck, and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the crispy skin and the flavorful meat. I will definitely be making this again.
Dr. Isaaq Bello
[email protected]This turkey was a huge hit at my Thanksgiving dinner. Everyone raved about how delicious it was. I will definitely be making this again next year.
babi derso
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. I've been looking for a good barbecued turkey recipe for a long time, and this one is perfect. The turkey was so moist and flavorful, and the skin was perfectly crispy. I will definitely be making this again.
Ajmain Mahtab
[email protected]This is the best turkey recipe I've ever tried. It's simple to make, but it always turns out perfectly. The meat is moist and flavorful, and the skin is crispy. I will definitely be making this again.
Mustakim Billa
[email protected]I've made this turkey several times now, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly. I highly recommend it!
Jayden Williams
[email protected]I made this turkey for a potluck, and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the crispy skin and the flavorful meat. I will definitely be making this again.
Al Martin
[email protected]This turkey was a huge hit at my Thanksgiving dinner. Everyone raved about how moist and flavorful it was. I will definitely be making this again next year.
Afaq Ahmad Khan
[email protected]I was hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of barbecue sauce, but I'm so glad I did. The sauce is not overpowering, and it really complements the turkey.
Asif jann
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of turkey, but this recipe changed my mind. The marinade really tenderizes the meat, and the barbecue sauce gives it a delicious flavor.
kajirkanda Tv
[email protected]This is the best turkey recipe I've ever tried. It's simple to make, but it always turns out perfectly. I highly recommend it!
Salman Bhutta
[email protected]I've made this turkey twice now, and it's been a hit both times. The second time, I added some chopped onions and bell peppers to the marinade, and it was even better.
Zeyad Memo
[email protected]My family absolutely loved this barbecued turkey! It was so moist and flavorful, and the skin was perfectly crispy. I will definitely be making this again.