Grilling turkey in a cooking pan sitting on a standup propane grill's cooking grids.

Simple Grilled Turkey

Name: Simple Grilled Turkey Recipe
Prep time: 10 h
Cook time: 3 h
Yield: 10 Servings
Cuisine: Poultry
Ingredients: 12 lb Whole Turkey (if Frozen, thawed completely); Favorite Seasoning; Additional Items:; Paper Towels; Aluminum Foil; Vegetable Oil, if needed for basting; Roasting Pan / Foil Pan; Smoking Pouch or Smoking Box; Wood Chips; Butchers Twine; Instant-read Thermometer

Makes: 10 servings
Prep Time: 8 - 10 hours
Cook Time: 2 - 3 hours

Ingredients:

Whole Turkey (if frozen, thaw completely)
Favorite Seasoning

Additional Items:

• Paper Towels
• Aluminum Foil
• Vegetable Oil, if needed for basting
• Roasting Pan / Foil Pan
• Smoking Pouch or Smoking Box
• Wood Chips
• Butchers Twine
• Instant-read Thermometer

Directions:

Remove giblets, neck and any other innards.
Pat dry with paper towels.
Using your fingers, slowly separate the skin from the breast area and drumsticks.
Insert your seasoning in the layer between the skin and the meat. Also, coat the inside cavity of the turkey.
⚠ DO NOT cooking your stuffing in the turkey cavity.
Place the turkey on a plate and loosely cover with foil. Place in the refrigerator overnight.
If using wood chips, prepare wood chips per instructions on wood chip packaging.
Remove the turkey from the refrigerator and place on the Roasting Pan/Foil Pan.
Make sure to fold the wings under the body and tie the legs together.
Preheat the grill to 375℉ and prepare for indirect cooking.
If using wood chips, place in the smoker box.
Place the turkey on the cooking grids,close the lid and grill for 2 - 3 hours, or until meat thermometer reaches 170℉.
1. If needed, you can coat the skin with a thin layer of vegetable oil prior to placing the turkey on the cooking grids.
2. Add or change the wood chips as necessary.
When fully grilled, remove from the grill and let rest for 20 - 25 minutes.
Cut and serve.