GRILLED TURKEY WITH CRANBERRY GRAVY

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Grilled Turkey with Cranberry Gravy image

Categories     Herb     turkey     Christmas     Thanksgiving     Cranberry     Grill     Gourmet

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup wood chips (preferably apple, cherry, or hickory) if desired
a 12- to 14- pound turkey, neck and giblets (excluding liver) reserved for making gravy
2 to 3 lemons, halved
fresh herb sprigs such as sage, parsley, and thyme
1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup water
For gravy
a 12-ounce bag fresh or unthawed frozen cranberries, picked over
3/4 cup sugar
1 cup water
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 cups turkey giblet stock or chicken broth
Garnish: fresh lemon halves and/or slices and fresh thyme and flat-leafed parsley sprigs
Garnish: fresh lemon halves and/or slices and fresh thyme and flat-leafed parsley sprigs

Steps:

  • For turkey:
  • Soak wood chips in water to cover 30 minutes and drain well.
  • Rinse turkey and pat dry inside and out. Season turkey inside and out with salt and pepper and pack neck cavity loosely with some lemon halves and herbs. Fold neck skin under body and fasten with a skewer. Fill body cavity loosely with some lemon halves and herbes. Fold neck skin under body and fasten with a skewer. Fill body cavity loosely with remaining lemon halves and herbs and truss turkey.
  • Put an oiled rack inside a metal roasting pan that will fit inside grill. Spread turkey with butter and put on rack in pan. Add water to pan.
  • Prepare grill:
  • Open vents in lid and Bottom of grill and put 25 briquettes on 2 opposite sides of bottom, leaving middle clear. Position rack with wider openings over briquettes and light briquettes. (They will be ready for cooking as soon as they turn grayish-white in color, 20 to 30 minutes.) Shake excess water off wood chips and put evenly on top of briquettes. When chips begin to smoke, in about 2 minutes, the grill is ready.
  • Grill turkey on rack in pan in grill, covered, over glowing coals 1 hour. (Do not remove lid during cooking.) Remove lid and add 10 more briquettes on each side. Grill turkey, covered, 1 hour more. Remove lid and add 10 more briquettes on each side. Grill turkey 1 hour more and insert a meat thermometer in fleshy part of a thigh. If thermometer registers 180°:F. and juices run clear when thigh is pierced, turkey is done. If turkey is not done, add 10 more briquettes on each side and test for doneness in same manner every 15 minutes.
  • Transfer turkey to a heated platter, reserving juices in pan, and discard string. Keep turkey warm, covered loosely with foil.
  • In a saucepan cook cranberries and sugar over moderately low heat, stirring frequently, until sugar is melted and cranberries burst. In a blender in batches purée cranberry mixture until smooth, transferring to a bowl. Cranberry mixture may be make 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Bring mixture to room temperature before proceeding.
  • Skim fat from pan juices, reserving 3 tablespoons fat, and deglaze pan with water over moderately high heat, scraping up brown bits. Simmer pan juices 3 minutes, stirring, and reserve off heat. In a saucepan whisk together reserved fat and flour and cook roux over moderately low heat, whisking, 3 minutes. Add pan juices and stock or broth in a stream and add cranberry mixture, whisking occasionally. Boil gravy, whisking occasionally, until reduced to about 5 cups, 15 to 20 minutes, and strain through a sieve into a saucepan. Season gravy with salt and pepper and keep warm.
  • Discard lemon halves and herbs from turkey cavities. Garnish turkey with lemon halves and/or slices and herbs.

sindhi malang
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This recipe was a hit! The turkey was juicy and the gravy was flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy grilled turkey dish.


Zinhle Moyo
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The turkey was perfectly cooked and the gravy was amazing. I would definitely make this again.


Lydia ford
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The turkey was moist and flavorful, and the gravy was rich and savory. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a great grilled turkey dish.


Alyssa Cote
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I love this recipe! The turkey is always cooked perfectly and the gravy is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a great grilled turkey dish.


Namagembe Angella
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This was my first time grilling a turkey, and I'm so glad I tried this recipe. The turkey was perfectly cooked and the gravy was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Rana matloob
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This recipe is a keeper! The turkey was moist and tender, and the gravy was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Fadhil Felix
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I've tried many grilled turkey recipes, but this one is my favorite. The turkey is always cooked perfectly and the gravy is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Yaseen Noor1
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This recipe was a hit! The turkey was juicy and the gravy was flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy grilled turkey dish.


Jamall Lovanice
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I made this recipe for my family and they raved about it! The turkey was perfectly cooked and the gravy was amazing. I would definitely make this again.


edita gogoxia
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The turkey was moist and flavorful, and the gravy was rich and savory. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a great grilled turkey dish.


Mary Howard
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I was looking for a grilled turkey recipe that was a little different from the usual, and this one fit the bill. The cranberry gravy was a great touch, and the turkey was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Miankashif Khanrath
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This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it. The turkey was delicious and the gravy was amazing. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a special occasion meal.


AAMIR UMRANI
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I've been grilling turkeys for years, and this is the best recipe I've ever used. The turkey was cooked evenly and the gravy was perfect. I will definitely be using this recipe again next year.


Nowa Dominic
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The turkey was perfectly cooked and the gravy was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Eljaylie Elmarde
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The turkey was moist and tender, and the gravy was rich and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a great grilled turkey dish.


banazir jahan
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This recipe is a keeper! The turkey was cooked to perfection and the gravy was divine. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy Thanksgiving meal.


Omar 18
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I was a bit skeptical about grilling a turkey, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. The turkey was juicy and flavorful, and the gravy was amazing. I'll never go back to roasting a turkey in the oven again!


Ceniyah
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I've tried many grilled turkey recipes, but this one is by far the best. The turkey was perfectly cooked and the gravy was delicious. I will definitely be using this recipe again!


Aakash Kathariya
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This turkey was a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! It was moist and flavorful, and the cranberry gravy was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again next year.