Grilled Turkey

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Great grilled turkey! My grill is an old one that has a hinged top. I open all of the vents and prop the lid open about 2 to 3 inches with a stick...man does it get hot! Do not spill the juices and wine on the coals, as they are extremely flammable.

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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
3 hrs
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
4 hrs
Servings:
24
Yield:
24 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 large onion, diced

  • 1 (750 milliliter) bottle red wine

  • salt and pepper to taste

  • 12 pounds whole turkey

Directions

  1. In a pot style grill, fill the bottom with a 5 pound bag of charcoals. Light the charcoal, and when ready, spread to cover the bottom of grill.

  2. Wash the turkey down and stuff with onion. Rub the exterior down with salt and pepper.

  3. Place the turkey in a deep aluminum roasting pan. Place the pan on the grill's grate. Pour wine over the turkey. Cover the top of the turkey with foil.

  4. Cover the grill with the lid and open the vents. Grill the turkey for 60 to 90 minutes, or until meat is to your liking. Baste frequently. You might need to add water to the pan if the wine evaporates.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

369 Calories
16g Fat
1g Carbs
46g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 369
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g 20%
Saturated Fat 5g 23%
Cholesterol 134mg 45%
Sodium 113mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate 1g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 46g
Vitamin C 1mg 3%
Calcium 46mg 4%
Iron 3mg 17%
Potassium 506mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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