22lb Turkey on 22.5 Weber = Challenge


 

Luke P

TVWBB All-Star
My wife agreed to let me grill the turkey this year. However, the turkey she bought months ago was a 22lber. I had to spatchcock and then quarter the beast to make it fit on grill. I followed Meathead Goldwyn's instructions for BBQ Turkey here http://amazingribs.com/recipes/chicken_turkey_duck/ultimate_smoked_turkey.html#butterballing
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I injected with butter with my new toy :-)
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Then wet rubbed with Simon and Garfunkle rub...Parsely, Rosemary, Sage, and Thyme. Also Black Pepper and garlic Powder. Olive Oil to make it wet. And chilled in fridge for awhile.
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Snake Method with a lot more lit coals than usual. Had to get temp up to about 300*-325*. Got it there and used a chunk of apple for smoke. Let this thing cruise for about 3.5-4 hours, and coulda pulled it earlier. Next time I'll get it to 325 for 2 hours for crispy skin and then let it slow cook for another 2 at 250-275.
Great results though! Delicious, juicy, smokey and crispy skin. Sorry. No plated pics....no time when 10 people are waiting :-) Happy Thanksgiving!
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Kudos for cooking such a big turkey on a kettle and it looks fabulous too, well done!!!

Thanks for encouragement from John, and all! Happy Thanksgiving to all!

I prob coulda put the bird on whole, but was worried about burning the side closest to the snake. Found a couple more pics I didn't think would load....

Final pic before coming off grill. You can see I rotated the pieces 2-3 times as I took temps. Prob not necessary, but we all know we can out-think ourselves on these cooks. :o
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Turkey upstairs before carving. Everyone kept giving great compliment of "What a great smoke flavor" even before carving.
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