Apple-Grilled Turkey with Cider Gravy |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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This method uses charcoal, but the recipe also works well with gas grills. Purchase applewood chips from online purveyors such as . Garnish the carved bird with apple slices, parsley, and sage. Brush the apple slices with lemon juice to prevent browning. Ingredients:
2 cups applewood chips, divided |
1 (12-pound) fresh or frozen turkey, thawed |
2 cups chopped onion (about 1 medium) |
2 cups chopped granny smith apple (about 1) |
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage |
1 teaspoon salt, divided |
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided |
1 tablespoon canola oil |
1 (12-ounce) bottle hard apple cider |
3 cups make-ahead gravy |
Directions:
1. Soak wood chips in water 30 minutes. Drain well.
2. Remove and discard giblets and neck from turkey. Trim excess fat. Combine onion, apple, sage, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a bowl. Stuff body cavity with onion mixture. Tie legs together with kitchen string. Lift wing tips up and over back; tuck under turkey. Brush turkey with oil; sprinkle with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and remaining 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Cover breast with foil. Place turkey in a disposable aluminum foil pan.
3. To prepare the turkey for indirect grilling, preheat grill, heating one side to medium and leaving one side with no heat. Maintain temperature at 350°.
4. Place 1 cup wood chips on hot coals. Place pan on unheated side of grill. Cover and cook 45 minutes. Place remaining 1 cup wood chips on hot coals; cover and cook 45 minutes. Add coals as needed to maintain temperature at 350°. Remove foil from breast; cover and cook 35 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in meaty part of thigh registers 165°. Remove turkey from grill; let stand at least 30 minutes before carving. Discard onion mixture and skin.
5. Place a zip-top plastic bag inside a 2-cup glass measure. Pour drippings from pan into bag; let stand 10 minutes (fat will rise to the top). Seal bag; carefully snip off 1 bottom corner. Drain drippings into a bowl, stopping before fat layer reaches opening; discard fat.
6. Place cider in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook until reduced to 3/4 cup (about 4 minutes). Add pan drippings and Make-Ahead Gravy; bring to a boil. Cook until reduced to 3 cups (about 5 minutes).
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