[This grilled turkey post is sponsored by The Home Depot! I’ve been working all year with their Weber Genesis II E315 grill and I absolutely adore it. It would make a fantastic gift for the holidays! p.s. right now, The Home Depot! is offering free delivery on all grills purchased online and free assembly on all grills purchased in-store!]
If you’re anything like me and feel that Thanksgiving is 99% about the sides dishes and the pie, and you could possibly take a plate WITHOUT turkey? Well, this is for you. A grilled turkey that tastes incredible, is super moist and loaded with flavor. Buttery, herby goodness.
So you guys know that every year, we roast a turkey and also smoke a turkey. They both turn out incredible and everyone loves having the two options.
But, this year I’m going the grill route. All year I’ve been working with The Home Depot, using the Weber Genesis II E315 grill and it has changed the game for me. Grilling this turkey was about 50 times easier than using our smoker and now there is no looking back.
Not to mention, it’s a fantastic way to switch up your traditional Thanksgiving dinner. Without going too untraditional.
First, the turkey only took about 3 hours total. The prep is super simple. The ingredients are all things you most likely have on hand.
Second, it has SO much flavor. Super smoky and delicious. The skin is ridiculously crispy and irresistible, just like it is when you roast it in the oven. And! You can still make gravy with the drippings. You can even make the gravy right on the grill if you’d like!
I like to stuff the turkey with some onions and lemons and herbs – all of the aromatics for increased flavor. I don’t stuff the bird with stuffing on the grill (though guess what? An incredible grilled stuffing (!!!) recipe is coming up next!), but I do fill the pan with a bit of stock and more aromatics.
Also! The key is to use a disposable roasting pan and double it up. This prevents your quality roasting pan from discoloring and warping on the grill and it makes clean-up easy on the holiday when you have the most dishes!
Cooking a whole turkey seems intimidating to many home cooks. Roasting it in the oven is the traditional method but it does take up valuable oven space. An excellent alternative is grilling the bird outside on a gas grill. With the right techniques you can achieve a tender, juicy turkey with crisp, flavorful skin using just your gas grill.
Benefits of Grilling Turkey on a Gas Grill
Grilling turkey outside frees up your oven for side dishes and desserts. It also adds delicious smoky flavor from the grill. Other advantages include:
- Frees up oven space
- Infuses smoky charcoal flavor
- Allows easy temperature monitoring
- Cooks faster than oven roasting
- Crisps the skin beautifully
- Adds grill marks for presentation
Gas Grill Turkey Cooking Considerations
To get the best results grilling turkey on a gas grill, keep these tips in mind:
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Choose a grill with ample cooking area Calculate about 10-15 inches per pound of turkey,
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Prepare turkey with brine or rub for added moisture and flavor.
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Use indirect heat, keeping turkey away from direct flame.
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Add a drip pan with water or broth for moisture and easy drippings.
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Use wood chips in a smoker box for extra smoky flavor.
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Keep the lid closed as much as possible to contain heat.
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Monitor temperature carefully and rotate as needed.
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Allow turkey to rest before carving.
Step-by-Step Guide to Grilling Turkey on Gas
Follow these simple steps for grilling a perfect turkey every time:
1. Prepare the Turkey
- Thaw completely if frozen.
- Remove giblets and neck.
- Rinse turkey and pat dry.
- Apply rub or inject brine for added flavor and moisture.
- Truss turkey legs with string to hold shape.
- Lightly coat turkey skin with oil or butter.
2. Prepare the Grill
- Clean and heat grill on high for 15 minutes.
- Use indirect heat with no flame under turkey.
- Add drip pan with liquid to catch drippings.
- Soak wood chips and add to smoker box.
3. Grill the Turkey
- Place turkey breast up over drip pan.
- Maintain grill temp of 325-350°F.
- Close lid and grill about 15 minutes per pound.
- Rotate turkey periodically for even cooking.
- Use a meat thermometer to monitor temp.
- Remove turkey at 165°F internal temp.
4. Rest, Carve and Serve
- Lightly tent turkey with foil and let rest 15-20 mins.
- Carve turkey and serve immediately.
Grilled Turkey Perfection
Grilling imparts delicious flavor into turkey and frees up the oven for sides. With indirect heat and constant monitoring, you can cook a moist, juicy turkey right on your gas grill. Crisp skin, smoky flavor, and grill marks make this grilled turkey a showstopper.
Frequency of entities:
can you cook a turkey on a gas grill: 3
turkey: 27
gas grill: 15
cook: 8
juicy: 4
skin: 5
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IT FREES UP YOUR OVEN SPACE!
Oh yes. On a day where you have a million dishes going at once, we’ve just eliminated the one that tends to take the most time. This way, you can have space to make sweet potato casserole, green bean casserole, brussels gratin, kale gratin and homemade parker house rolls. Even all at once!
Grilling your turkey is a must at this point.
It seriously blows my mind how effortless this is. I do recommend checking on the bird every 20 to 30 minutes, as well as your grill, to make sure you don’t run out of propane. But if you start with a full tank, you’ll be golden! And you’ll just be dyyying over how incredible the turkey looks and smells and tastes.
In my kitchen gift guide earlier this week, I shared my Weber Genesis II E315 grill. Sure, I know it doesn’t go IN your kitchen, but it has become my outdoor kitchen. If you follow along on instagram, you know that we grill ALL THE THINGS and this grill is perfect. It’s easy to use and makes the process work seamlessly.
It would make such a fantastic gift for the holiday season! Especially because The Home Depot is offering free delivery for online grill orders and free assembly for in-store grill purchases! Go go go grab the Weber Genesis II E315!
Now go make all the plans for this beautiful bird to appear on your table.
How to Grill a Turkey on a Gas Grill
FAQ
What temperature should a gas grill be for turkey?
Do you cover a turkey with foil on the grill?
Is it safe to grill a turkey?
How do you cook a Turkey on a gas grill?
There are a few different ways to cook a turkey on a gas grill, but the most common method is to roast it. 1. Preheat your gas grill to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. 2. Place the turkey on the grill, breast-side up. 3. Cover the grill and cook the turkey for 15 minutes per pound. 4. Baste the turkey every 30 minutes with the drippings from the pan. 5.
Can you cook a turkey breast on a gas grill?
If you’re using a gas grill, you’ll need to light the grill and let it heat up for about 15 minutes. Once the grill is hot, you can place the turkey breast on the grill. If you’re using a charcoal grill, you’ll need to build a fire and let it burn for about 30 minutes. Once the coals are covered in ash, you can place the turkey breast on the grill.
How long does it take to grill a Turkey?
Head outdoors and cook up a grilled turkey on either a charcoal or gas grill. Indirect grilling is the cooking method that will be used to grill the turkey. It will take about 11 to 13 minutes per pound to grill a turkey. For a charcoal grill ~ Remove the grates and open the vents.
How do you cook a frozen turkey on a grill?
Start cooking the turkey on one side, flip to the other side, flip again so the breast is up and the legs point to the back of the grill, and finish with the breast up and the legs pointing to the front of the grill. Easy enough but be careful. That gobbler gets hot. Thawing Tip- Allow 6 hours for every pound of frozen turkey.