Ingredients: |
Ingredients: * 3/4 cup olive oil
* 3 tablespoons minced garlic
* 4 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary, and 4 tablespoons fresh thyme
* 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
* 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
* 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
* salt to taste
* 1 (12 pound) whole turkey
Additional rosemary, thyme and garlic for cavity
Curry (optional)
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Directions: |
Directions:1. Preheat grill. put foil over one side, add a Dutch oven to other (for water)
2. In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, garlic, rosemary, basil, Italian seasoning, black pepper and salt. Set aside.
3. Wash the turkey inside and out; pat dry. Remove any large fat deposits. Loosen the skin from the breast. This is done by slowly working your fingers between the breast and the skin. Work it loose to the end of the drumstick, being careful not to tear the skin. Pack the inside with additional thyme, rosemary and garlic.
4. Using your hand, spread a generous amount of the rosemary mixture under the breast skin and down the thigh and leg. Rub the remainder of the rosemary mixture over the outside of the breast. Use toothpicks to seal skin over any exposed breast meat. Dust inside and out with curry (optional).
5. Place the turkey on grill, cover with foil. Add about 2-3 inches of water to the bottom of the Dutch oven. Roast 3 to 4 hours, or until the internal temperature of the bird reaches 180 degrees F (80 degrees C), or the legs wobble loose! |
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