GRILLED BRINED TURKEY
Steps:
- Bring 2 gallons of water to boil in a large stockpot. Stir in salt and sugar until completely dissolved. Remove from the heat and add the diced carrots, onion, celery, leeks, spices and fresh herbs. Place the stockpot in refrigerator until cold.
- Remove the giblets from the turkey. Add the turkey to the stockpot and place a plate on top to weigh the turkey down to insure full immersion. Refrigerate the whole turkey for 72 hours. Remove from brine and place the turkey in a large, disposable, aluminum-roasting pan. Allow the turkey to come to room temperature.
- Meanwhile, start the grill. When the coals are white hot, bank them up high along the perimeter of the grill so they form a circle. Place the roasting pan on the grill rack and cover with the lid. Control the temperature of the grill by opening and closing the vents. If the grill is too hot, close the vents slightly, but not all of the way. If the grill is too cold, open the vents. While the turkey is cooking, baste frequently with olive oil or butter and pan juices. It may be necessary to add more coals during the cooking process. If so, fire the coals in a cone separately and add them when they are hot.
- It's important to know that brined turkeys cook more rapidly than un-brined turkeys. So you should check the internal temperature of the turkey after 1 1/2 hours grilling time. Remove the turkey from the grill when the deepest part of the thigh reaches 160 F. Let the turkey rest for 20 minutes before carving.
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KATUSHABE ANNET
[email protected]Overall, I thought this recipe was pretty good. The turkey was moist and flavorful, but the skin was a bit tough.
Huzafa Zaib
[email protected]I would give this recipe a 4 out of 5 stars. It's a solid recipe, but there are a few things I would change next time.
Blacking Ooo
[email protected]This recipe is a great starting point. I made a few changes to suit my own taste, and it turned out perfect.
Andrei2010 Andrei
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but the turkey didn't come out as I expected. It was still edible, but it wasn't as good as I hoped it would be.
Moe Holland
[email protected]I had some trouble finding some of the ingredients, but it was worth it in the end. The turkey was delicious!
Anvshka Dilrukshi
[email protected]The turkey was a bit too salty for my taste.
Sabir Hussain Al-Bloshi
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I'll be making this turkey every year from now on.
Louie Paleschi
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of turkey, but this recipe changed my mind. The turkey was so moist and flavorful, I couldn't get enough of it.
Chamindu Manulitha
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Godstime Gloria
[email protected]This is my new go-to turkey recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out perfect.
kl jkd
[email protected]Overall, I thought the recipe was good. The turkey was moist and flavorful, but I would have liked the skin to be a bit crispier.
Rajay Lilliard
[email protected]I found the recipe to be a bit confusing. I'm not sure if I did something wrong, but the turkey didn't turn out as I expected.
Tito Ramos
[email protected]The turkey was a little dry, but the flavor was good.
aubrey monkey
[email protected]I've tried other turkey recipes before, but this one is by far the best. It's so easy to make and the results are amazing.
Sujit Singh
[email protected]The brine is a must! It really makes a difference in the flavor of the turkey.
Mailk Sharafat
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the turkey turned out perfectly. My family raved about it.
barma axmed
[email protected]This turkey was a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! The brine made the meat so moist and flavorful, and the grilling gave it a delicious smoky flavor.