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Nutritional Information

Per serving

Calories:
161
Protein:
54g
Fat:
12g
Carbohydrates:
0g
Sodium:
104mg
Easter Egg Purple
Easter Egg Purple

Credit
The Cookie Writer (https://thecookiewriter.com)

Serves: 8-10
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 2 hrs
Easter Egg Orange
Easter Egg Orange
Easter Egg Yellow
Brine: I used Canadian Turkey's brine for this recipe, adding in a jalapeno, onion, carrot, sliced grapefruit and a whole head of garlic with some fresh thyme leaves! You can get creative!
  1. Once your turkey has thawed, place turkey, breast side down, on a cutting board. Remove back bone with poultry shears and cut through ribs (you can also have a butcher do this.) Turkey should be able to spread open (we have now butterflied it.) Turn turkey, breast side up, and using good force, push hard down on the turkey breast. You should have the legs and wings pushing out sideways (like the bird has been flattened.) You will hear cracks and notice that the turkey is flatter.
  2. Cut off excess skin to reduce flair-ups while on the grill!
  3. Move into brine and follow directions accordingly (I brine for 24 hours.)
  4. Remove turkey from brine, move to a baking sheet or pan with wings tucked underneath, and pat dry. Allow turkey to sit, uncovered, in refrigerator overnight.
  5. On the day of grilling, remove turkey from refrigerator. Season with pepper, garlic, thyme, and paprika.
  6. Heat the two side burners of your grill to medium-high heat and leave the middle burner off. Place drip pan underneath the grill where the burner is set to off. Oil grill to prevent sticking.
  7. Once temperature is staying steady between 375° F - 400° F, turn down two burners to medium heat. It is okay if you are a bit above these temperatures as opening the grill to put the turkey on will let out heat.
  8. Place turkey, breast side up, over the drip pan. Wings and legs should spread over to the sides where the heat is coming from.
  9. Cover and cook for 50-60 minutes, or until about halfway through cooking on a meat thermometer. Keep grill temperature between 375° F - 400°F
  10. Carefully flip turkey so breast side is down and cook for another 50-60 minutes, or until turkey is about 155°F. Move turkey over direct heat and cook until skin is nicely browned, and internal temperature reaches 165° F (10-15 minutes.)
  11. Move turkey to a baking sheet and cover with aluminum foil and allow to rest for at least 20 minutes.
  12. Carve and serve!
Notes: Get creative with the brine and seasonings! Butter under the skin with fresh herbs is always pleasing. Turkey may take more or less cook-time depending on how consistent your heat stays. Use a meat thermometer to ensure proper internal temperature (dark meat 175° F)!
Easter Egg Pink
Easter Egg Pink

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