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Whole Rotisserie Turkey

  • Whole
  • Whole Turkey
  • Dinner
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ
  • 1 hour+
Cook Time

approx. 2 1/2 hours

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Ingredients

  • 1 fresh or frozen Ontario turkey, about 12 lb/5.5 kg (thawed if frozen)
  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) packed light brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) kosher salt
  • 2 tsp (10 mL) each dried thyme leaves and rosemary
  • 2 tsp (10 mL) baking powder
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) each garlic and onion powder
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 onion, quartered
  • 2 each fresh rosemary and thyme sprigs

Instructions

  • Remove giblets and neck from turkey, and pat dry inside and out.
  • Place turkey on rack in roasting pan, and gently lift skin around breast and drumsticks.
  • In a bowl, stir together sugar, salt, thyme, rosemary, baking powder, garlic and onion powder and Old Bay seasoning.
  • Sprinkle rub inside cavities of turkey and under skin of breast and drumsticks, then sprinkle remaining rub evenly all over turkey.
  • Refrigerate turkey, uncovered for at least 2 hours or up to overnight.
  • Place drip tray or foil under grill if desired. Prepare charcoal or gas grill for rotisserie grilling and set temperature for 325 F (160 C).
  • Tuck onion and fresh herbs in turkey cavity. Truss legs and wings of turkey with butcher string to remain tight during cooking.
  • Put spit rod through turkey and secure with spit forks in centre. Place in rotisserie motor and turn on.
  • Close lid and try to keep grill temperature between 300 F and 350 F (150 C to 180 C) for about 2 1/2 hours or until meat thermometer reaches 170 F (77 C) in thigh and leg.
  • Remove to cutting board and let rest for 20 minutes before removing from spit rod and slicing to serve.

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