Spiced & Grilled Turkey Recipe

Name: Spiced & Grilled Turkey
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 quarts water; 1 cup paprika; 1 cup chili powder; 2 packages (3 ounces each) crab boil in a bag; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 2 medium onions, quartered, divided; 2 tablespoons dried rosemary, crushed; 2 tablespoons dried thyme; 10 garlic cloves, peeled and halved, divided; 2 quarts cold water; 2 turkey-size oven roasting bags; 1 turkey (10 to 12 pounds); 1/4 cup olive oil; 3 tablespoons paprika; 3 tablespoons chili powder; 2 tablespoons garlic powder; 2 tablespoons ground cumin

Servings: persons

2 quarts water
1 cup paprika
1 cup chili powder
2 packages (3 ounces each) crab boil in a bag
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 medium onions, quartered, divided
2 tablespoons dried rosemary, crushed
2 tablespoons dried thyme
10 garlic cloves, peeled and halved, divided
2 quarts cold water
2 turkey-size oven roasting bags
1 turkey (10 to 12 pounds)
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons paprika
3 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons garlic powder
2 tablespoons ground cumin

1
In a stockpot, combine water, paprika, chili powder, crab boil in bag, brown sugar, half of the onions rosemary, thyme and half of the garlic. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Add cold water to cool the brine to room temperature.
2
Place one oven roasting bag inside the other. Place turkey inside both bags; pour in cooled brine. Seal bags, pressing out as much air as possible; turn to coat turkey. Place in a shallow roasting pan. Refrigerate 18-24 hours, turning occasionally.
3
Remove turkey from brine, reserving brine in bag; rinse turkey and pat dry. Place remaining onion and garlic in turkey cavity. Drizzle oil over turkey. Mix rub ingredients; rub over skin.
4
Prepare grill for indirect heat, placing a 13x9-in. disposable foil pan over coals. Carefully pour reserved brine into pan. Place turkey over pan on rack, breast side up. Grill, covered, over indirect medium heat 1 hour. Tent turkey with foil; grill until a thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh reads 170-175u00b0, 1-1/2 to 2 hours longer. Cover and let stand 20 minutes before carving.

1909

kcal

Calories

132

Fat

161

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 quarts water, 1 cup paprika, 1 cup chili powder, 2 packages (3 ounces each) crab boil in a bag, and more.

Yes, Spiced & Grilled 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.

Spiced & Grilled Turkey

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