Hot and Fast BBQ Turkey
Category
Smoke
Poultry
BBQ
Holiday Season
Servings
8
Prep Time
2 Hours
Cook Time
3.5 hours
Get delicious, holiday-table ready turkey in just 2 hours. Yeah, you read that right – this Hot and Fast BBQ Turkey recipe will have you gobbling down your turkey dinner in half the time. The turkey is injected with a mixture of honey, garlic, and herbs, then roasted on high until crisp, golden, and moist. Even better, it's finished off with a spicy-sweet glaze of BBQ sauce. ⭐Pro Tip: Inject the turkey with the solution 24 hours prior to roasting for enhanced flavor. Remove from refrigeration 1 hour prior to roasting on the grill.
Author:
Pit Boss Kitchen
Pit Boss Kitchen
Ingredients
- 1 whole turkey, thawed
- 1 cup turkey stock
- 1 bay leaf
- Chili flakes, to taste
- 4 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 sprigs thyme
- 3 cups water
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
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Directions
- Rinse turkey thoroughly under cold water, then blot dry with paper towels. Place on a greased rack of a roasting pan. Set aside.
- Prepare the injection solution in a saucepot, whisk together the turkey stock, honey, olive oil, smashed garlic, Worcestershire sauce, Smoked Salt & Pepper Rub and chili flakes. Add in the thyme sprigs and bay leaf.
- Bring mixture to a boil, then simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat, cool for 30 minutes, then strain.
- Using an injection needle, inject the solution throughout the turkey. Rub 1 tablespoon of solution over the top of the turkey. Add water to the bottom of the roasting pan. Set aside.
- Fire up your Pit Boss pellet grill on SMOKE mode and let it run with lid open for 10 minutes then preheat to 450°F. If using a gas or charcoal grill, set it up for high heat.
- Transfer the turkey to the grill and roast for 100 to 120 minutes, until an internal temperature of 165°F is reached, rotating every 30 minutes. Tent with foil after 30 minutes, then brush all over with Sweet Heat BBQ Sauce during the final 10 minutes of roasting time.
- Remove from the grill, and allow the turkey to rest for 30 minutes, then carve and serve warm.
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Recipe NoteInject the turkey with the solution 24 hours prior to roasting for enhanced flavor. Remove from refrigeration 1 hour prior to roasting on the grill.