BBQ Turkey???

[SteveToms]

I am trying to decide if to BBQ a turkey, deep fry a turkey or just the same old oven turkey this year.

I have got some info on deep fried turkey, but what about a turkey cooked on the BBQ? How is it, cook time etc??

[4X4]

To bbq it you'll probably need a rotisserie(sp?). Deep fry? is your kitchen equipped with a mcdicks fry machine? How are you going to deep fry a turkey? Will you toss in some snickers bars for dessert? Can I come over? I'll bring kool-aid spiked with moonshine...

[Hack&Lube]

Originally Posted by 4X4

Deep fry? is your kitchen equipped with a mcdicks fry machine? How are you going to deep fry a turkey?

Turkey fryers are quite popular in the U.S., it's just a big long turkey sized pot full of oil. It's actually one of the leading causes of domestic fires or burn accidents in the U.S.

[DFO]

Originally Posted by SteveToms

I am trying to decide if to BBQ a turkey, deep fry a turkey or just the same old oven turkey this year.

I have got some info on deep fried turkey, but what about a turkey cooked on the BBQ? How is it, cook time etc??

Another option is smoking the bird on the BBQ. Might be limited by the size of your grill though. I did up a couple of large breast pieces last year with a maple based marinade and cherry wood - so good!

[Slava]

I've done this numerous times with great success (BBQ). You don't need a rotisserie and it is easy to do with out. Basically what you want to do here is cook in-directly. Have a fire going on the other side of the Turkey, not directly under it or you'll end up ruining the bird. You can do this with gas (just light the side without the bird), or charcoal (build the fire on the other side). It depends on how big the bird is for the cooking time, but basically you can look at about 5-6 hours.

You just put the turkey right on the grill, breasts up. Turn the turkey every hour or so (as in rotate it...do not roll it over onto the breast!) so that the bird cooks pretty evenly. I find this is best with some smoke, but some people hate that flavour...you only need about 5 minutes of smoke to flavour the turkey if you do go that route. I usually baste it with butter as I go...it will look amazing that way!

Good luck! If you want some help fire me a PM...its pretty easy though!

[MoneyGuy]

Originally Posted by Slava

I've done this numerous times with great success (BBQ). You don't need a rotisserie and it is easy to do with out. Basically what you want to do here is cook in-directly. Have a fire going on the other side of the Turkey, not directly under it or you'll end up ruining the bird. You can do this with gas (just light the side without the bird), or charcoal (build the fire on the other side). It depends on how big the bird is for the cooking time, but basically you can look at about 5-6 hours.

You just put the turkey right on the grill, breasts up. Turn the turkey every hour or so (as in rotate it...do not roll it over onto the breast!) so that the bird cooks pretty evenly. I find this is best with some smoke, but some people hate that flavour...you only need about 5 minutes of smoke to flavour the turkey if you do go that route. I usually baste it with butter as I go...it will look amazing that way!

Good luck! If you want some help fire me a PM...its pretty easy though!

Wow, financial and cooking expertise. I'm impressed.

[Ford Prefect]

Originally Posted by 4X4

To bbq it you'll probably need a rotisserie(sp?). Deep fry? is your kitchen equipped with a mcdicks fry machine? How are you going to deep fry a turkey? Will you toss in some snickers bars for dessert? Can I come over? I'll bring kool-aid spiked with moonshine...

You must be from either Saskatchewan or Northern Alberta originally ... those are the only places I know of where you can still find moonshiners. Shine is good stuff ... it cures inhibitions better than anything else I've ever encountered.

[Couch Potter]

Originally Posted by Hack&Lube

Turkey fryers are quite popular in the U.S., it's just a big long turkey sized pot full of oil. It's actually one of the leading causes of domestic fires or burn accidents in the U.S.

I saw some turkey fryers on sale at superstore for about $40.

yes, they do exist, and from what i've heard, the turkey tastes great

[4X4]

Originally Posted by Ford Prefect

You must be from either Saskatchewan or Northern Alberta originally ... those are the only places I know of where you can still find moonshiners. Shine is good stuff ... it cures inhibitions better than anything else I've ever encountered.

Actually I'm B&R Calgarian. I was trying to make fun of southern americans and deep frying...

[Kipper is King]

Because the white meat of turkey is quite lean and dries easily, barbecuing a turkey with good results would be hard to do, I think.

[notoepik]

Slava is correct, that is the way to cook a turkey on the grill. Although I usually just do the breast instead of the whole bird. If you do the breast only you can lay it on a board and whack it with the palm of your hand to break the breast bone so the peice will lay flatter on the grill.

A 6 lb breast takes about 1 1/2 to 2 hours to cook. During the last 30 min I baste it with this glaze. Really good in the summer too.

Rosemary Glaze

1 small onion minced
1/2 cup white wine worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup honey or brown sugar
1 tsp dried rosemary
1/4 tsp pepper

Saute onion in a little oil. Add the rest of the ingredients and boil about 5 minutes.
Spoon onto turkey breast

[Locke]

I gotta say I hope you've tried it before you commit to it. I went to a family friend's house for thanksgiving one year and they had deep fried a turkey. My chest was tightening with every bite, I couldnt eat more than one small piece. It is rich stuff.

[OracleOfCalgary]

If you are going to try to cook a turkey on the BBQ, for crikey's sakes, please buy a decent meat thermometer so that your family doesn't end up in the emergency room later that night.

[chris lindberg]

I got a friend who swears BBQ Turkey is the best and once you try it you will never want to go back to oven baked again.

Did you guys know that there was once so many turkey's running wild in North America that Canada almost decided to choose the turkey over the beaver as our national symbol thingy, I guess the English and French really liked it while the Native population hardly ate it as much.