Rotisserie Grilling A Turkey

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Rotisserie grilling a turkey.

Rotisserie turkey is the perfect way to cook that holiday meal. If you do not have a rotisserie grill the turkey over indirect medium heat for 2 to 2 hours. Cooking turkey on a gas grill seals in the juices and creates a crisp browned skin that s difficult to achieve in the oven without overcooking the breast itself. The cooking times are similar to those for a turkey that s in a 350 f oven so for a stuffed 12 lb turkey you re looking at 4 5 to 5 5 hours on the spit.

Set the rotisserie shaft in place in the rotisserie ring. If grilling with the rotisserie ring be sure to set the counterweight to the side opposite of the breast meat. Most rotisserie kits are designed to hold up to 15 pounds. To properly grill a turkey using a rotisserie the unit must be positioned so the heat source is never directly under the bird.

Insert the tines of the spit forks into the turkey screw side up and tighten the screws to secure firmly. Remove the giblets and neck from a thawed fresh turkey. Add chopped onion and 1 cup water to drip pan. A 12 to 14 pound bird is the maximum weight that can be accommodated on a standard.

Stuff the turkey cavity with apples onions and carrots and secure it to the rotisserie spit. Add the turkey breast seal the bag and gently shake the marinade around the meat. You should only rotisserie cook turkeys that weigh 12 lbs. The turkey should be completely thawed for even safe cooking.

Rotisserie cooking a whole turkey. The indirect heat will allow the interior portions of the meat to cook thoroughly before the exterior becomes overdone. Do not stuff your turkey. 06 when the turkey is fully cooked turn off the rotisserie motor and wearing insulated barbecue mitts carefully transfer the spit from the grill to a cutting board.

Making certain that the turkey is centered push the rotisserie shaft through the turkey between the legs exiting at the neck. Turn off all burners except one and place a metal drip pan under spit where turkey will cook. Mix seasonings and herbs and rub your turkey the night before. Cook stuffing separately in a casserole dish in the oven.

Loosely cover with aluminum foil and let rest for at least 20 minutes the. Turn all gas grill burners on high for 5 minutes or until grill is hot. The pan will catch drippings and prevent flare ups place turkey on rotisserie and secure according to manufacturer s directions. After the turkey has been roasting for 1 hour uncover the grill and carefully spoon the stuffing into the pan under the turkey.

Combine olive oil rosemary garlic kosher salt and ground black pepper in a 2 5 gallon plastic bag. Drain juices and blot with paper towels. Before starting determine whether the rotisserie kit for the grill can hold the turkey. Slide the spit fork onto the shaft.

Preheating must be done before rotisserie grilling your turkey. Self basted moist and tender this is one of the best ways to prepare a turkey.