With a rotisserie grill, or a rotisserie grill attachment, you’ll be able to cook up this rotisserie grilled Turkey recipe, which is packed with festive flavor.
Ingredients:
- Whole turkey (12-14 lbs)
- 3 tbsp. brown sugar
- 1 tbsp. paprika
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Vegetable oil, for the turkey
- 6 tbsp. unsalted butter, melted
- Stuffing (see below)
- 1 stick (8 tbsp.) unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp. fresh sage, minced
- 2 tbsp. fresh thyme, minced
- 3 stalks celery, diced
- 2 yellow onions, diced
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3 cups turkey or chicken broth
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup fresh parsley leaves, chopped
- 16 cups cubed stale white bread
Special equipment:
A rotisserie attachment for a grill; butcher's twine; a 9-by-13-inch disposable aluminum pan or half-sheet pan; an instant-read thermometer
Instructions:
- Prepare a grill fitted with a rotisserie attachment according to the manufacturer's instructions for cooking over medium-high heat.
- Truss the turkey with butcher’s twine so it is compact, then mount the turkey on the rotisserie spit. Push in the spit forks so they are very secure and make sure the wingnuts are tight so the turkey doesn't shift during cooking.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, about 450°F. Prepare a stack of disposable foil roasting pans (about 2 or 3 pans) stacked together.
- Mix together the sugar, paprika, 2 tbsp. salt and 1 tbsp. pepper in a small bowl until combined. Rub the turkey all over with oil and sprinkle with the seasoning. Place the spit on the rotisserie.
- If using a large kettle-style charcoal grill, position a 9-by-13-inch disposable aluminum pan under the turkey. If you are using a multi-burner gas grill, position a 9-by-13-inch disposable aluminum pan or a half-sheet pan under the turkey, depending on the clearance between the bird and the grill grates.
- Cover the grill and cook until the skin starts to brown slightly, about 20 minutes. Uncover the grill, drizzle the turkey slowly with the melted butter as it turns, then cover the grill and continue to cook for another 40 minutes. While you wait, prepare the stuffing (see stuffing instructions below).
- After the turkey has been roasting, uncover the grill and carefully spoon the stuffing into the pan under the turkey. Cover the grill and continue to cook until a thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the thigh registers 165°F and the stuffing is golden on top and hot throughout, another 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes.
- Remove the turkey from the spit and let rest for 30 minutes before carving. Keep the stuffing warm until ready to serve.
- Carve, serve & enjoy!
For the stuffing:
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sage, thyme, celery, onions, 1 tsp. salt and ½ tsp. pepper and cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes. Add the broth and bring to a simmer. Remove from heat.
- Beat the eggs with the parsley in a large bowl. Add the bread, then pour in the vegetable-broth mixture and toss to combine.