Need a good thanksgiving turkey recipe

[Pineywoodkiller]

My mom has put me in charge of the turkey this year. Not wanting to fry one and she doesn't have a smoker. That's why I'm asking. She has a gas grill and oven. That's what I'm working with. If anyone knows of a good recipe please share. I would like to impress. Thanks

PWK


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[BURTONboy]

In for this. I was going to try smoking on this year, but that doesn't help you much and I don't have a recipe for the oven either. At least not one I can translate on. A little of this and a little of that is all I got and I yet to figure out the exact measurements!

[Jmsck12]

Man after haven't a fried turkey two years ago that's all we have now. I can never eat a regular turkey again.


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[JustinJ]

Biggest deal is brining the bird. Look up Alton Brown's brine recipe

[janak]

All I can say is my wife rubs to bird in butter and then salt and peppers it. Then right before placing in the oven she puts bacon over it 2-3 slices (cut to fit) in places. She replaces the bacon when it is cooked with fresh bacon and keeps baking.

[DaveS903]

Brine the turkey over night (google brine recipes - it is basically water, dissolved salt, spices, and fruit). Rinse and stuff cavity with quartered onions, celery, apples slices, and halved lemons. Rub outside with 50/50 mix of melted butter and cooking oil. Season with salt, pepper, thyme, sage, granulated garlic powder, and rosemary. Use a meat thermometer inserted in the thigh and roast at 350 until thermometer reads 180. Keep an eye on things and baste with pan drippings if it makes you feel better. If breasts or legs start getting too browned cover with foil. Remove the foil at 175ish to allow the skin to crisp up a bit. Remove from oven and let stand for 15-20 minutes then carve and enjoy.

[DRT]

Ham. Not a turkey fan.

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[Pineywoodkiller]

Ham. Not a turkey fan.

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That helps! [emoji23][emoji23] jk


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[Pineywoodkiller]

Brine the turkey over night (google brine recipes - it is basically water, dissolved salt, spices, and fruit). Rinse and stuff cavity with quartered onions, celery, apples slices, and halved lemons. Rub outside with 50/50 mix of melted butter and cooking oil. Season with salt, pepper, thyme, sage, granulated garlic powder, and rosemary. Use a meat thermometer inserted in the thigh and roast at 350 until thermometer reads 180. Keep an eye on things and baste with pan drippings if it makes you feel better. If breasts or legs start getting too browned cover with foil. Remove the foil at 175ish to allow the skin to crisp up a bit. Remove from oven and let stand for 15-20 minutes then carve and enjoy.

This sounds like you may be on to something sir!!!


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[DRT]

Buy a quality turkey. Smoke it for an hour or two low heat. Inject with garlic butter. Not margarine, butter. Bake covered until done.

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[Mud Shark]

just order one from Greenberg

[dope hunter]

Watch these videos and give it a try. You don't have to use the exact recipes, but you can take something from each one.

1. I'd use the brine method and the salt, pepper, garlic rub from the How To BBQ Right video.

2. I'd use the spatchcock method on a sheet pan from the All Things BBQ video. I like that method because you can really put a lot of seasoning directly on the meat.

3. I personally like injections, but they aren't as necessary of you watch your temps and don't overcook your bird. That is the most important thing.

Hope this helps.

https://youtu.be/WRugPlATCN0

https://youtu.be/iIp2TE0gs3U

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[LWD]

Do a rib roast. Everyone will like you better.

LWD

[Cardinal]

just order one from Greenberg

I seem to agree with this if the OP is limited on not frying or smoking...

[Robertt]

I cooked on my gas grill breast down. Buy a oval throw away aluminum pan. Salt, pepper and inject then put breast side down and tighten sides to keep it level. I lit one side and put the bird on the other and slow cooked it with the lid closed. Came out great.