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Let's Talk Turkey
Have you ever cooked your Thanksgiving bird on a grill? If not, why not? Make this the year you discover how easy, not to mention delicious, it is! We have lots of ideas to get you started toward a dinner to remember! But, before you begin, make sure your grill is ready. Whether you prefer doing the turkey on a gas grill, charcoal grill or a smoker, be sure the grill is clean and everything is in good condition, so you can enjoy your guests once the cooking begins.
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225-250 degrees 23-27 minutes per pound
275-300 degrees 18-21 minutes per pound
350-375 degrees 11-13 minutes per pound
Adjust by about 3 minutes per pound if it is cold.
Check the temperature of the turkey halfway, three quarters of the way and then when you think it is done to make sure that you are on the right track. This will help you monitor the turkey and make sure it is not over cooked! Or even better, use an Weber Connect Smart Grilling Hub and get alerts sent right to your phone so that you always know the internal temperature of the turkey.
Make sure that the turkey is fully cooked to 165 degrees on the innermost part of the thigh and the thickest part of the breast before removing it.
This step is important! Let it rest for 20-30% of the total cooking time. You can loosely cover the turkey with a piece of aluminum foil while it is resting or you can just leave it open.
For gas and charcoal grills, prepare your grill for indirect heat, meaning the turkey will not be directly over the flame.
The internal temperature of the innermost part of the thigh and the thickest part of the breast should be 165 degrees. Let it rest for 20-30% of the total grilling time before carving!
Charcoal Grills
Kettle 18 inches - 5" clearance
Kettle 22 inches - 7.5" clearance
Kettle 26 inches - 8.5" clearance
Ranch Kettle 37 inches - 9.5" clearance
Smokey Mountain Cooker Smoker
Smoker 14 inches - 7.5" clearance
Smoker 18 inches - 10.25" clearance
Smoker 22 inches - 12" clearance
Pellet Grills
SmokeFire (all models) - 12" clearance
Gas Grills
Spirit (2013+) - 9.25" clearance
Genesis (2007-2016) - 10.5" clearance
Genesis (2022+) - 10.5" clearance
Summit (2007+) - 12" clearance
Weber Q 100 / 1000 / 200 / 2000 series - a turkey will not fit
Weber Q 300 / 320 / 3200 - 7.5" clearance
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