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When the holidays come around you may find that the same old turkey recipes are a little lacking in flavour. It can be hard to summon up the enthusiasm for another roast turkey dinner after yet another holiday celebration in a row. So, why not put a twist on the traditional turkey recipes with these two smoked and grilled turkey recipes on your menu.
Of course, you’ll have to find out which recipes is the best choice for you. Some of your guests may like the charcoaled taste of grilled turkey for the holidays. Plus, it makes a tasty leftover to turn into turkey salad the next day. Of course, there are things to be said about smoked turkey too. It’s a wonderful way to liven up your turkey and even adds to the atmosphere of a holiday during the winter. It’s really up to you to test the two methods and decide which one you prefer.
Turkey on the Grill
Whole turkey-preferably 12 pounds
3 tbs. chicken bouillon
2 tbs. garlic powder
2 tbs. onion powder
1 tsp. poultry seasoning
½ tsp. sliced parsley
1 teaspoon paprika
2 cups water
1. Set up the outdoor grill for indirect medium heat. Lightly oil the grates. Rinse the turkey. Pat dry.
2. Put the turkey upside down on the hot grill away from the direct heat. Grill the turkey until its skin is golden brown. Flip the turkey and repeat.
3. Mix together the water, bouillon, garlic powder, onion powder, poultry seasoning, parsley, and paprika in a large roasting pan.
4. Place the turkey upside down in the roasting pan. Baste the turkey with the pan mixture. Cover the pan with foil and place it on grill.
5. Let the turkey roast on the grill for 3 to 4 hours. Its internal temperature in the leg should reach 180 degrees F. Take the turkey off the grill and let it rest for 15 minutes before serving.
Now, that recipe just has to get you salivating for the taste of freshly grilled turkey. Don’t stop reading these turkey recipes now, because we’ve got one more to go through that will have your stomach growling.
Flavorful Smoked Turkey
Whole turkey-preferably 10 pounds
4 crushed cloves garlic
1 tbs. garlic powder
1 tbs. salt
1 tbs. black pepper
2 tbs. seasoned salt
½ cup butter
1 quartered apple
1 quartered onion
2 cans Coca Cola
1. Preheat your smoker to 225 to 250 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Clean the defrosted turkey under cold water and pat dry. It is imperative that the turkey be completely defrosted. Otherwise, it won’t cook properly.
3. Rub crushed garlic over the bird and sprinkle with seasoned salt. Place the turkey in a roasting pan. Fill the turkey’s insides with a butter, cola, apple, onion, garlic powder, salt, and ground black pepper mixture. Cover the roasting pan with foil.
4. Smoke the bird at 225 to 250 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 hours, or its internal temperature reaches 180 degrees Fahrenheit in the thigh. Baste the turkey every 1 to 2 hours with its own juices. It’s probably a good idea to start this recipe early in the morning!
Hmmm…doesn’t that just sound delicious! Of course for each of these recipes you’ll need the appropriate equipment. A sturdy outdoor grill is needed for that grilled turkey and a reliable smoker is needed for the smoked turkey. Once you pay the price for one of these products and try the turkey with it, you’ll find that you absolutely must have these turkey recipes for the holidays!
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