Rotisserie Turkey
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours
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Ingredients
- 13 pounds turkey, fresh or frozen turkey that has completely thawed
- olive oil
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt, more if desired
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic pepper, more if desired
- paprika to cover (optional) 
 
The slow, even cooking of rotisserie
grilling results in an irresistible rotisserie
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and full of flavor, along with delicious moist meat inside. Use our
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cooking turkey.
 
Directions
  • Preheat gas grill to 350° F.
  • Remove and discard any turkey parts from the
    turkey cavity. Rinse the turkey cavity and the outside of the turkey with cold water. Pat dry with
    paper towel. Truss turkey. (For poultry to hold its shape, it needs to be trussed (tied) before
    cooking.) Cover the entire outside of the turkey with olive oil. Season the inside of the turkey

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with 1 teaspoon of kosher salt and 3/4 teaspoon of garlic pepper.
  • Place turkey on the
    rotisserie and secure. Sprinkle the entire outside of turkey with remaining kosher salt and garlic
    pepper. Adjust the amount of kosher salt and garlic pepper, if needed. Sprinkle the entire outside
    of turkey with paprika, if desired.
  • Place turkey on rotisserie base in preheated
    grill.
  • Allow 10-15 minutes per pound. Do not rely on approximate time for doneness. Rely on a
    meat thermometer. Cooking time has too many variables to influence doneness. Focus on the internal
    temperature of your turkey to prevent food borne illness. The breast must reach an internal
    temperature of 170° F and the thigh must reach 180° F.
  • Remove turkey from grill and
    cover with foil. Allow turkey to rest 20 minutes before carving.
    • Note: Keep in
    mind that most rotisserie units that are included with grills are not able to accommodate a turkey
    larger than 12 to 14 pounds. For best results, follow the manufacturer's instructions.

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