The Ultimate Grilled Turkey Recipe for Juicy Perfection

Name: The Ultimate Grilled Turkey Recipe for Juicy Perfection
Total time: 2 hrs 30 mins
Ingredients: 1 (12 pound) whole turkey; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, or more to taste; salt and ground black pepper to taste

Master the art of grilling turkey for Thanksgiving with our simple recipe. Grilling ensures incredibly tender meat and crispy skin. With quick prep and extra oven space for sides, this grilled turkey recipe is a must-try!

Total time2 hrs 30 mins
Prep time15 mins
Cook time2 hrs
Yield8

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Servings

Ingredients

1 (12 pound) whole turkey
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, or more to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

Prepare all ingredients. Set up your grill for indirect medium-high heat.
Take out and throw away the giblets. Wash the turkey and dry it well. Fold the wings back to secure the neck skin. Tuck the legs into position.
Coat the turkey with oil. Season generously inside and out with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Place the turkey breast-side up on a metal grate inside a large roasting pan.
Put the roasting pan on the grill over indirect heat. Grill until a thermometer inserted into the thigh reads 180 degrees F (85 degrees C), about 2 to 3 hours.
Take the turkey off the grill and let it rest for 15 minutes before carving and serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 460 kcal
Fat Content: 22 g
Sodium Content: 148 mg
Protein Content: 61 g
Cholesterol Content: 179 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 0 g
Saturated Fat Content: 6 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g