Grilled Turkey

Step 1

Preheat the grill to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.

Step 2

Remove the neck and giblets from the turkey and turk the wings under the turkey. You can tie back the wings of the turkey if you prefer.

Step 3

Place the turkey in a foil roasting pan.  Pour the chicken broth into the bottom of the roasting pan.

Step 4

Rub the butter all over the skin of the turkey.

Step 5

Mix together the garlic powder, salt, pepper, paprika and dried thyme leaves.  Rub this mixture on the outside of the turkey.

Step 6

Turn off the middle burner on the grill and then place the turkey on the grill over indirect heat with the lid on the grill closed.

Step 7

Cook the turkey based on the size of the turkey and use a meat thermometer to ensure that the turkey reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

Step 8

A 12-15 pound turkey will take approximately 2 to 2 ½ hours. A 15-20 pound turkey will take approximately 2 ½ – 3 hours. A 20-24 pound turkey will take approximately 3 – 3 ½ hours. Check the turkey every 30 minutes and add more broth if needed.

Step 9

Remove the turkey from the grill and let the turkey rest for 20 minutes. T

Step 10

Move the turkey to a serving platter, carve and enjoy!