Name: Grilled Turkey
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 (12-lb.) whole turkey -; Extra-virgin olive oil, for rubbing -; Kosher salt -; Freshly ground black pepper -; 1 c. (2 sticks) unsalted butter -; 10 cloves garlic, grated or minced -; Zest and juice of 1 medium lemon -; 1 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley -; 1 tbsp. chopped fresh rosemary -; 1 tbsp. chopped fresh sage -; 1 tbsp. chopped fresh thyme -; 2 c. low-sodium turkey stock -; Sprigs thyme and grilled lemon halves, for serving (optional) -

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20 min.

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Ingredients for - Grilled Turkey

1. 1 (12-lb.) whole turkey -

2. Extra-virgin olive oil, for rubbing -

3. Kosher salt -

4. Freshly ground black pepper -

5. 1 c. (2 sticks) unsalted butter -

6. 10 cloves garlic, grated or minced -

7. Zest and juice of 1 medium lemon -

8. 1 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley -

9. 1 tbsp. chopped fresh rosemary -

10. 1 tbsp. chopped fresh sage -

11. 1 tbsp. chopped fresh thyme -

12. 2 c. low-sodium turkey stock -

13. Sprigs thyme and grilled lemon halves, for serving (optional) -

How to cook deliciously - Grilled Turkey

1. Stage

Preheat grill to 400°. Rub outside of turkey with oil; season with salt and pepper on all sides.

2. Stage

In a small pot over medium-high heat, melt butter. Stir in garlic, lemon zest and juice, parsley, rosemary, sage, and thyme. Remove from heat; set aside.

3. Stage

Arrange turkey breast side down on grill. Grill until char marks appear, 5 to 10 minutes. Using large tongs, carefully turn turkey and continue to grill until char marks appear, 5 to 10 minutes.

4. Stage

Carefully transfer turkey to a large aluminum roasting pan and pour in stock. Brush turkey with reserved herb butter.

5. Stage

Place pan on grill and close grill. Grill turkey, basting with herb butter every 30 minutes, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of turkey registers 165°, about 2 hours 30 minutes.

6. Stage

Let turkey sit 30 minutes before slicing. Arrange turkey and thyme, if using, on a platter. Serve with lemon halves, if using, alongside.