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Grilling a turkey secrets
So for the hell of it, we're gonna grill a turkey tomorrow while watching yet another Bears victory.
 I've grilled many a bird, but thought I'd see if you guys have any tips/advice for grilling a better bird. Thanks, Christian. 
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By grilling do you mean on a gas grill? I have done these in the past with bacon "pinned" to the bird with toothpicks. You slow cook the bird for about 3-4 hours for a 10-12 lb. bird. Spread some butter,salt,pepper and whatever spice you like and serve with ice cold beer!!!!!.............life is good.
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I have my dad's 20 yr old Weber charcoal grill...still works just fine for me! I like the idea of the bacon...
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The bacon keep the bird moist and gives it a bacon flavor.Baste the bird with butter/margerine and you will not be disapointed.
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Have plenty of charcoal on hand and one of those chimney charcoal starters (or a second bbq) on hand so you have a fresh supply of new coals. You will have to restock several times.
I had tequila turkey once, I think the guys just soaked the bird overnight in tequila then basted it with butter while cooking, it was delicious. and I think he stuffed it with garlic and limes.
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Slow and low, indirect heat.
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consider using a brine. It will flavor the bird, and retain some moisture with the salt. Alton Brown has a nice recipe, it's easy to find on google.
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Absolutely brining is the only way to go. Poke the bird all over with a fork. Stick it in a pail. Let it sit for a few hours in a mixture of water and salt (two tablespoons salt for each quart of water) and crushed garlic, rosemary, peppercorns and any other herbs you like. A few old orange or lemon rinds are also nice. If it can stand overnight - so much the better - but 2 or 3 hours will suffice. The brine will make the meat moist. Difference like day and night.
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Actually the best turkeys I have cooked have been deep fried in peanut oil. Once the oil is up to about 350 degrees drop turkey in it takes about 3 minutes per pound. Yep a 12 lb. bird takes 36 minutes and you're done.The only down side is it cooks so fast you can only down a beer or two!!
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Grill the turkey with the breast side down. Baste often. The ark meat will be tha same but the white meat will be extra moist. Also, use saome alder soaked in water for smoke.
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