Barbecued Turkey Recipe

Name: Barbecued Turkey
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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

Servings: persons

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

1
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.
2
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.
3
Place turkey over drip pan; grill, covered, over indirect medium heat for 1 hour. Brush with some of the sauce mixture. Grill 1-1/2 to 2 hours longer or until a thermometer reads 180u00b0, basting frequently with remaining sauce. Cover and let stand for 20 minutes before carving. Serve with reserved sauce.

500

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 large onions, chopped, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided, 2 cups ketchup, and more.

Yes, Barbecued Turkey falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Barbecued Turkey

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