Trish's Rotisserie Turkey (On The Barbie) Recipe

Ingredients

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10 to 12 pound whole turkey (fresh or frozen and completely defrosted, I always use a fresh turkey
8 tablespoons butter (divided, frozen and cut into small pieces)
1 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons salt

1 tablespoon orange zest
4 to 5 large garlic cloves (processed into a paste, done on a food processor)
1/2 cup melted butter (or more)
1 large yellow onion, chopped

Nutritional

Serving Size: 1 (491.5 g)
Calories 1547.4
Total Fat - 121.5 g
Saturated Fat - 47.3 g
Cholesterol - 425.1 mg
Sodium - 5491.8 mg
Total Carbohydrate - 5.3 g
Dietary Fiber - 0.4 g
Sugars - 0.7 g
Protein - 102.2 g
Calcium - 157.8 mg
Iron - 7.4 mg
Vitamin C - 7.2 mg
Thiamin - 2.3 mg

Step by Step Method

Step 1

Remove parts from turkey cavity. Remove and discard fat from just inside the body and neck cavities.

Step 2

Gently lift turkey skin from the sides, and slide frozen butter pieces underneath, without breaking the skin (4 tablespoons each side).

Step 3

Combine kosher salt, pepper, orange zest, garlic paste with melted butter in a bowl, then rub mixture allover the turkey.

Step 4

Tie wings and legs of turkey to the body with kitchen string so they won't scrape against the grill.

Step 5

Place turkey on rotisserie, and secure according to manufacturer's directions.

Step 6

Turn all gas grill burners on high for 5 minutes or until grill is hot. Turn off all burners except one, and place a metal drip pan under spit where turkey will cook. Add 2 cups water and chopped onions to drip pan. (The pan will catch drippings and prevent flare-ups).

Step 7

Start motor; adjust turkey if necessary so it remains balanced for even cooking. Grill turkey, moderating burner if necessary to keep grill temperature at 350°, 10 to 15 minutes per pound or until thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the thigh reads 180° (about 2 to 2 1/2 hours). Baste turkey every 20 to 30 minutes with pan juices. If water in pan starts to evaporate, add more hot water, 1/4 cup at a time.