Sliced grilled turkey on a plate with strawberries, blackberries, blueberries and chopped nuts on a white plate.

Beer Can Turkey with Summer Berry Salad

Name: Beer Can Turkey with Summer Berry Salad Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 90 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: Poultry
Ingredients: 1 Empty Beer Can (for stand); 1 can Beer; 4 lb Turkey Breast, bone-in and skin on; 1 tbsp Olive Oil; 1 Shallot, minced; 1 tbsp Herbs de Provence; Salt, to taste; Pepper, to taste; Salad:; An assortment of Strawberries, Blackberries, Blueberries and Raspberries; 1/2 cup Chopped walnuts; Fresh Spinach; Dressing:; 1/2 cup Extra-virgin Olive Oil; 1/4 cup Balsamic Vinegar; 1 tsp Whole Grain Mustard; 1 tbsp Blackberry Preserves; 1 tsp Herbs de Provence; 1/4 tsp Black Pepper; 1 tsp Salt; Additional Items:; Aluminum Foil; Baking Pan; Medium Bowl; Large Serving Bowl; Instant-read Thermometer

Courtesy of National Turkey Federation

Makes: 4 servings
Prep Time: 5 - 15 minutes
Cook Time: 75 - 90 minutes

Ingredients:

Empty Beer Can (for stand)
Beer
Turkey Breast, bone-in and skin on
Olive Oil
Shallot, minced
Herbs de Provence
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste

Salad:

Chopped Walnuts
An assortment of Strawberries, Blackberries, Blueberries and Raspberries
Fresh Spinach

Dressing:

Extra-virgin Olive Oil
Balsamic Vinegar
Whole Grain Mustard
Blackberry Preserves
Herbs de Provence
Black Pepper
Salt

Additional Items:

• Aluminum Foil
• Baking Pan
• Medium Bowl
• Large Serving Bowl
• Instant-read Thermometer

Directions:

Preheat the grill to medium.
Place a sheet of aluminum foil inside a disposable round baking pan and place the beer can turkey stand in the middle.
Pour out a fourth of the beer and place the can into the stand.
Brush the turkey with the olive oil and season with herbs, salt and pepper.
Place the turkey cavity on the beer can stand.
Place the pan in the middle of the grill and close the lid.
Grill the turkey breast for about 75 to 90 minutes or until the internal temperature reads 165℉.
Once the turkey has finished cooking, remove the pan from the grill and tent the meat with foil for 10 minutes before carving and serving.
To make the vinaigrette, combine all the dressing ingredients and whisk well to combine. Set aside.
Arrange the spinach in a large serving bowl and top with a selection of fresh summer berries, chopped walnuts and grilled turkey.
Drizzle with the vinaigrette and serve.