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Trish's Rotisserie Turkey (On The Barbie)

Here's how you make Trish's Rotisserie Turkey (On The Barbie)
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  • Servings: 10
  • Prep: 30m
  • Cook: 2h
  • The following recipe serves 10 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 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
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • 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.

  • Step 8: Remove turkey from grill spit, and place on cutting board. Cover with foil, and let stand 20 minutes before carving. Enjoy!


Tips & Variations

Don't forget the following tips and variations.
  • Outdoor grill rotisserie attachment

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