BBQ TURKEY

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I don't remember where my sister found this BBQ turkey recipe, but it quickly became a family favorite. From the zesty, flavorful sauce and crispy skin to the juicy and tender meat, it's the best Thanksgiving turkey I've ever tried. -Valerie Delano, Cascade, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h10m

Yield 24 servings (1-1/2 cups sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 large onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
2 cups ketchup
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup molasses
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon celery seed
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
4 teaspoons pepper, divided
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 turkey (12 to 14 pounds)
1 tablespoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute onions and garlic in 1/4 cup oil until tender. Stir in the ketchup, water, syrup, vinegar, molasses, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, celery seed, pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon pepper and ginger. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes or until slightly thickened. Set aside 1-1/2 cups for serving., Remove giblets from turkey (discard or save for another use). Lightly oil the grill rack. Prepare grill for indirect heat, using a drip pan. Skewer turkey openings; tie drumsticks together. Rub remaining oil over skin of turkey. Sprinkle salt and remaining pepper over turkey and inside cavity., Place turkey over drip pan, breast side up; grill, covered, over indirect medium heat 1 hour. Brush with some of the sauce mixture. Grill until a thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh reads 170°-175°, 1-1/2 to 2 hours longer, basting frequently with remaining sauce. Cover and let stand for 20 minutes before carving. Serve with reserved sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 355 calories, Fat 16g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 123mg cholesterol, Sodium 726mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 36g protein.

Paswan Rajkumar
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my BBQ turkey didn't turn out as good as I expected. The meat was a bit tough and the skin wasn't crispy. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Ishimwe Benjamin
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This BBQ turkey was a bit dry, but the flavor was good. I think I would cook it for a shorter amount of time next time.


Shaun Ahmed Xr
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I'm not a big fan of turkey, but this BBQ turkey was really good! The meat was moist and tender, and the skin was crispy. The BBQ sauce was also very good.


Vikram Kumar sah
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I made this BBQ turkey for a potluck, and it was a big hit! Everyone loved it, and they all asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again.


Lillian Fuller
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This BBQ turkey was easy to make and turned out delicious. The meat was moist and flavorful, and the skin was crispy. I will definitely be making this again.


anitosh roy
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I've made this BBQ turkey several times now, and it's always a hit. The meat is always moist and tender, and the skin is always crispy. I love the smoky flavor from the grill.


okuhle pitsha
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This BBQ turkey was a great success! The meat was juicy and tender, and the skin was crispy and flavorful. The BBQ sauce was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Charles Abia
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I'm not usually a big fan of turkey, but this BBQ turkey was amazing! The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the skin was perfectly crispy. I will definitely be making this again.


Martha Kanzi
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I made this BBQ turkey for my family's Thanksgiving dinner, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it, and they all asked for seconds. I will definitely be making this again next year.


Biswash Tamang
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This was the best BBQ turkey I've ever had! The meat was so moist and flavorful, and the skin was crispy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again for my next party.


Ahmed Zakaria
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I've never made BBQ turkey before, but this recipe made it so easy. The instructions were clear and concise, and the turkey turned out perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.


Subhankhan Subhankhan
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This BBQ turkey was absolutely delicious! The meat was so juicy and tender, and the skin was perfectly crispy. I loved the smoky flavor from the grill.


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