Total Time: 3 hour 30 mins
Servings: 8-10
Ingredients
- 1 (12-lb.) whole turkey
- Extra-virgin olive oil, for rubbing
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 c. (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 10 cloves garlic, grated or minced
- Zest and juice of 1 medium lemon
- 1 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tbsp. chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 tbsp. chopped fresh sage
- 1 tbsp. chopped fresh thyme
- 2 c. low-sodium turkey stock
- Sprigs of thyme and grilled lemon halves, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat: Preheat the grill to 400°F.
- Prep: Rub the turkey with oil, then season all sides with salt and pepper.
- Herb Butter: In a small pot over medium-high heat, melt the butter. Stir in the garlic, lemon zest and juice, parsley, rosemary, sage, and thyme. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Sear: Arrange the turkey breast-side down on the grill. Grill for 5–10 minutes, until char marks appear. Using large tongs, carefully turn the turkey and grill the other side for 5–10 minutes more, until charred.
- Transfer: Carefully transfer the turkey to a large aluminum roasting pan and pour in the stock. Brush the turkey with some of the reserved herb butter.
- Grill: Place the pan on the grill and close the lid. Grill the turkey, basting with herb butter every 30 minutes, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the turkey registers 165°F, about 2 hours and 30 minutes.
- Rest & Plate: Let the turkey rest for 30 minutes before slicing. Arrange the turkey on a platter with thyme sprigs and lemon halves, if using.
- Serve and Enjoy!
Prep Your Grill:
- Check your propane tank and hose for leaks
- Keep your grill 10 feet away from building structures
- Follow manufacturer’s grill instructions
- Follow proper lighting procedures
- Be present at all times while the grill is on
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