this turkey on the grill article was updated june 2021

Anyone out throwing a turkey on the grill this Thanksgiving?

I looked around at some recipes and it seems to me that you cook a turkey on the grill pretty much the same way you cook a turkey in the oven. The only difference is that you’ll get some really amazing flavor from using the grill. What you’ll want to order now is some gas grill smoking chips. Before you begin, preheat your oven and gather supplies. Completely defrost your turkey before putting it on the grill. You’ll also need an aluminum drip pan and some seasonings. We recommend picking up a bottle of white wine as well because it adds a great base of flavor if your pour some in that drip pan. Grab your preferred seasonings for the outside of your turkey and that’s about it!

Here are the basic tips for turkey on the grill:

1) Use a medium-high heat setting on your grill.

The heat definitely needs to be indirect so MAKE SURE the heat tents or briquettes that cover your burners are in good shape!!

2) Place an aluminum pan

on top of the briquettes or heat tents in your grill and directly under your bird. This pan will catch the juices and evaporate them back for more deliciousness.

3) Season the bird

with salt, pepper and oil, or anything else you normally use and tie the legs as normal. (Cook your stuffing in the house).

4) Place the bird in the grill breast side up.

5) Grill for 11 to 13 minutes per pound

(instant read thermometer should say 180 degrees F and the juices will run clear).

6) Let it stand for 15 minutes

before you carve it and serve it to all those amazed faces.

Check out this video from the Grill Girl where she puts her turkey on a grill!

Yup, you’re the bomb!!!

Happy Thanksgiving Y’all.

-GG

Master your turkey on the grill this Thanksgiving

This turkey was smoked on a grill at my very own house.
(and it was fantastic)

Just because it’s October, and we’ve officially moved into fall, don’t close up your grilling shop yet! Smoking on your grill is a great activity as the weather gets cooler.

If it’s not so covered in snow you can’t lift the hood, we think you should still grill!

Sure, you might not feel like burger and hot dogs are the best menu items out there, since it might leave your neighbors wondering if you know which month we’re in. Even so, there are lots of things you can put on the grill that are totally seasonally appropriate.

How about some smoked goodness? Doesn’t that sound autumn-esque? Check out the post we have on smoking on your grill here. There are lots of foods just begging for the additional smoky flavor a slow cook on your grill provides. One of the things you’ll need is smoking chips. We have a whole page dedicated to smoking accessories for your gas grill.

Consider a low and slow cook on some pork or beef ribs right there in your gas grill. It can be done! If you want to do something larger like a pork butt or pork picnic, just remember to give yourself enough time! Most smoking authorities allocate 10-12 hours for a pork butt. Get some smoky flavor into your next batch of chicken wings or even throw a dozen bratwursts on the grill at a low temperature. The smoky air created by the smoking chips and the low temperature will give your brats a flavor far richer than straight out of the package. Don’t forget the famous beef brisket. Here’s a highly rated recipe from the Food Network for a smoked brisket. Give it a try and let us know what you think!

Oklahoma Joe’s Smoked Brisket Flat

Happy Grilling! -GG

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