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Big Green Egg Thanksgiving Turkey

Big Green Egg Thanksgiving Turkey

The BBQ Buddha
Looking for the best way to cook your turkey this Thanksgiving on a Big Green Egg? Well look no further as this recipe for Big Green Egg Thanksgiving Turkey will be all you need.
5 from 30 votes
Prep Time 2 days
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 2 days 2 hours 30 minutes
Course Main
Cuisine American
Servings 10

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Clean the turkey and keep trimmings, neck, etc. to the side for gravy
  • Mix 3 c of Lane's Signature Brine with 2.5 Gallons of water
  • Place the turkey in the brine and let sit for 24 hours in a refrigerator
  • After 24 hours pull the turkey from the brine and rinse well
  • Pat dry and place the turkey (uncovered) back in the fridge for another 24 hours to let the skin dry
  • After 24 hours take the turkey out of the refrigerator and place a Ziploc bag full of ice on the turkey breasts (this will help the breasts cook at the same time as the thighs/legs)
  • Prep your Big Green Egg for indirect cooking and set to 325°
  • I used a few chunks of hickory wood to add smoke flavor to the turkey
  • Place a drip pan half full of chicken stock, white wine, and your favorite aromatics to catch the drippings
  • Remove the ice from the turkey and rub all over with olive oil or softened butter
  • Liberally add the BBQ rub to your turkey
  • Stuff the turkey's cavity with the apple, lemon, and onion
  • Once the BGE is up to temp place the turkey in on the grilling grate over the drip pan
  • Check progress every hour waiting for the turkey to come up to 165° measured in the breast and thigh
  • When you check on the bird you can use a turkey baster to draw juices from the drip pan and baste the bird inside and out
  • I had a 14-pound bird for this cook and it took me 2.5 hours until it was ready
  • Pull the turkey when the temp measures 165° and allow it to rest 10 minutes before slicing and serving
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