Mesquite Smoked Cajun Whole Turkey Cooked On Gas Grill – a delicious recipe with turkey, garlic, thyme, cayenne, italian seasoning, clove. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Meat & Poultry
Servings:persons
1
Preheat grill on high. Turn down to maintain (medium) 350 degrees.
2
Place smoker box of wet mesquite chips on grill.
3
Remove neck and giblets from cavity, rinse turkey, and pat dry.
4
Mix spices in a small bowl, set aside 1 TBSP of mixture, and put some of the mixture in the cavity and some under the skin.
5
Spray turkey with butter spray and pat reserved spice mixture on the skin of the turkey.
6
Place turkey breast side down, turning back wing tips, on the grill over a dip pan.
7
Cook turkey for 11 to 13 minutes per pound (internal temperature 180 degrees in thigh and 170 degrees in breast.
8
Note: At halfway point, turn turkey if needed for even cooking. 10- 18 pound turkey takes 2 to 3 hours. We turned our turkey at 1 1/2 hours. To reach internal temperature of 170 in breast we cooked it for 1 1/2 more.
9
Let stand 15 minutes before carving.
1880
kcal
Calories
69
g
Fat
1
g
Carbs
288
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
No additional tips available.
No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 9 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 3/4 lbs turkey, 2 teaspoons garlic powder, 1 teaspoon thyme, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne, and more.
Yes, Mesquite Smoked Cajun Whole Turkey Cooked On Gas Grill 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.
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