BBQ TURKEY

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I don't remember where my sister found this BBQ turkey recipe, but it quickly became a family favorite. From the zesty, flavorful sauce and crispy skin to the juicy and tender meat, it's the best Thanksgiving turkey I've ever tried. -Valerie Delano, Cascade, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h10m

Yield 24 servings (1-1/2 cups sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 large onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
2 cups ketchup
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup molasses
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon celery seed
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
4 teaspoons pepper, divided
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 turkey (12 to 14 pounds)
1 tablespoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute onions and garlic in 1/4 cup oil until tender. Stir in the ketchup, water, syrup, vinegar, molasses, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, celery seed, pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon pepper and ginger. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes or until slightly thickened. Set aside 1-1/2 cups for serving., Remove giblets from turkey (discard or save for another use). Lightly oil the grill rack. Prepare grill for indirect heat, using a drip pan. Skewer turkey openings; tie drumsticks together. Rub remaining oil over skin of turkey. Sprinkle salt and remaining pepper over turkey and inside cavity., Place turkey over drip pan, breast side up; grill, covered, over indirect medium heat 1 hour. Brush with some of the sauce mixture. Grill until a thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh reads 170°-175°, 1-1/2 to 2 hours longer, basting frequently with remaining sauce. Cover and let stand for 20 minutes before carving. Serve with reserved sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 355 calories, Fat 16g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 123mg cholesterol, Sodium 726mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 36g protein.

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