Grilled Whole Turkey

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Have you ever grilled a whole turkey? This is an easy way to cook a Thanksgiving turkey and free up your oven for other dishes.

Submitted by Rtarver
Updated on June 23, 2023
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
3 hrs 10 mins
Additional Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
3 hrs 40 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 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

Directions

  1. Preheat an outdoor grill for indirect medium heat and lightly oil the grate.

  2. Place turkey, breast-side down, onto the preheated grill. Sear on both sides until skin is golden to dark brown.

  3. In a large roasting pan, mix water, bouillon powder, garlic powder, onion powder, poultry seasoning, parsley, and paprika together.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

1298 Calories
51g Fat
2g Carbs
195g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 1298
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 51g 65%
Saturated Fat 15g 74%
Cholesterol 742mg 247%
Sodium 1242mg 54%
Total Carbohydrate 2g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 195g 390%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 107mg 8%
Iron 8mg 42%
Potassium 1657mg 35%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.