BBQ Turkey
Juicy barbecue turkey with butter, apples, onions, garlic, and white wine.
Equipment
- Aluminum roasting pan
- Barbecue grill
- Knife
- Large bowl
- aluminum foil
Ingredients
- 1 whole turkey
- 1/2 cup butter divided
- 2 tablespoons chicken soup base
- 1 sweet onion sliced
- 2 apples chopped
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1/2 bottle dry white wine
Instructions
- Preheat the gas grill to low heat.
- Spread butter over the turkey inside and outside.
- Rub the chicken soup base over the turkey.
- Cut the remaining butter into cubes.
- Combine onions, apples, garlic, and butter cubes in a large bowl.
- Stuff the turkey with the mixture.
- Transfer the turkey to an aluminum roasting pan.
- Fold the skin around the neck opening.
- Turn the turkey breast-side up.
- Pour the white wine into the roasting pan.
- Cover the turkey loosely with aluminum foil.
- Place the roasting pan onto the grill.
- Close the grill lid and roast for 4 hours.
- Remove the foil during the final minutes of cooking.
- Allow the turkey to rest for 20 minutes before carving.
Notes & Wine Advice
Notes
Allowing the turkey to rest after cooking helps keep the meat juicy and easier to carve.Serve Tip
Serve this turkey with roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, stuffing, or grilled seasonal vegetables.Variations
Add fresh herbs, smoked paprika, citrus slices, or maple glaze for extra barbecue flavor variations.Wine Advice
A smooth Chardonnay pairs beautifully with the buttery turkey and smoky barbecue flavor.Nutrition values
Calories: 690 kcal | Carbohydrates: 11 g | Protein: 58 g | Fat: 42 g | Saturated Fat: 17 g | Sodium: 760 mg | Sugar: 7 g