Char-Broiled Turkey

* Exported from MasterCook *

CHAR-BROILED TURKEY

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Serving Size : 10 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Poultry

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 15-20 pound turkey
Salt and pepper
Vegetable oil
Onions cut into cubes
2 Stalks celery cut into 2
Inch cubes
2 Limes quartered
1 Lemon quartered
1 Orange & apple quartered
1 Quart water
1 1/2 Sticks butter
1 Lemon thinly sliced
Mesquite or hickory chips
1 Aluminum foil disposable pan
And roll of aluminum foil

Preheat charcoal grill to medium heat with most of
coals on end opposite where turkey will be sitting
directly over. Wash and rinse turkey, removing
giblets. Dry with absorbent towels, and season
inside of turkey with salt and pepper. Rub outside of
bird with oil. Stuff with onions, celery, orange,
apple, 2 limes and the 1 lemon quartered. Completely
fill cavities to keep turkey moist. Melt butter in
roasting pan, add water and sliced lemon (add more
lemon juice if desired). Cover turkey tightly (crimp
edges) with aluminum foil, and cook over grill for 4
to 6 hours, removing foil and adding smoker chips for
last hour or so. Alternatively, stuff the bird and
then cover with aluminum foil and bake in 350 degree
oven for 6-7 hours.



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