TURKEY WITH PISTACHIO STUFFING

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Rick Brown is a host of Barbecue America, a travel and cooking show on public TV. I have made this a couple times before and it is truly awsome!

Provided by Timothy H.

Categories     Whole Turkey

Time 3h35m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 (10 -12 lb) whole turkey
4 teaspoons butter, divided
1/2 cup pistachios, chopped
1 cup chopped leek
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
2 cups cooked long-grain rice
1/4 cup stock
1 chopped roma tomato
1/2 cup of fresh mint, chopped
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons melted butter

Steps:

  • In a large skillet using medium heat melt the butter and add the Pistachio's until they start turning brown. Remove and put in a small bowl. Add the remaining butter,leek,cinnamon and cloves. Cook until the leek is soft.
  • Now add the cooked rice, stock,tomato,miny,allspice,oregano,cumin, garlic power,salt and pepper. Cook on low for 10 minutes stirring all the time. Stir in the pastachio's and let set for 15 minutes.
  • Preheat grill at 325. Wash the turkey under cold water inside and out. Pat dry and set on a roasting rack inside a roasting pan. Fill the cavity with the stuffing. Use a skewer to close the cavity.
  • Baste the top and side with the butter ans season with salt and pepper. Pour 2 cups of water in the bottom of the roasting pan.Place the turkey in the grill basting occasionally. Roast until the breast reads 165 degrees, about 3 1/2 to 3 hours 45 minutes. Remove the turkey from the grill, covering it with aluminum foil and let it rest for 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 551.5, Fat 28.8, SaturatedFat 9.2, Cholesterol 199.1, Sodium 261.4, Carbohydrate 11, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 0.9, Protein 58.6

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