Grilled Turkey

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbs. white peppercorns, toasted
  • 2 Tbs. fennel seeds, toasted
  • 2 Tbs. coriander seeds, toasted
  • 1 Tbs. chopped fresh rosemary
  • 1 Tbs. chopped fresh sage
  • 1 Tbs. chopped fresh thyme
  • 16 Tbs. (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1 Tbs. granulated garlic
  • Zest and juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 tsp. coarse salt

  • 4 cups apple cider
  • 2 cups bourbon or other whiskey
  • 1/2 cup coarse salt
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 yellow onion, quartered
  • 3 or 4 bay leaves

  • 1 fresh turkey, 12 to 14 lb., or 1 fresh wild turkey, neck, giblets and wing tips removed and turkey dressed
  • Freshly ground white pepper, to taste
  • 3 large carrots, peeled and halved lengthwise
  • 4 celery stalks ;
  • 2 yellow onions, peeled and quartered
  • 1 to 2 lb. wood chips or chunks, soaked for 30 minutes

  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • 1/2 cup water, chicken stock or broth
  • 2 Tbs. unsalted butter
  • 2 Tbs. all-purpose flour
  • Coarse salt and freshly ground white pepper, to taste

Description

The First Thanksgiving Turkey Was Most Likely Cooked Over A Wood Fire. Today’s Grilling Enthusiasts Have The Benefit Of Modern Equipment And Techniques With Which To Improve Upon Our National Holiday Bird. Here, The Turkey Is Brined Before Grilling

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