Loosely cover with aluminum foil and let rest for at least 20 minutes. Grilled boneless turkey breast recipe the spruce eats. Cooking times rotisserie when cooking two turkeys at one time, the cook time is not doubled. Nov 19, 2006 cooked a turkey on the weber today so i could have some stock for thanksgiving. To properly grill a turkey using a rotisserie the unit must be positioned so the heat source is never directly under the bird.
Test the rotisserie to make sure that its balanced. Rub 2 tsp of salt in the big cavity, then work the skin loose from the breast, being careful not to tear it, and rub 1 tsp of salt on each breast. Place foil pan between two piles of coals to capture drippings to serve with turkey or to make gravy. Time is according to individual weight of each turkey, not combined weights. I have had great success over the years with honeysuckle white fresh birds. Grilling inspirationhow to grill a turkey breast grilling a turkey breast is perfect for about 46 people, and takes much less time to cook than a traditional, whole turkey. Nov 07, 2014 weber kettle rotisserie pork leg done right spit roast pork leg duration. Before you click calculate, remember to add 2030 minutes to your recommended cooking time if you have stuffing in your turkey. When finished cooking, be sure and let turkey rest at least 30 minutes before carving. To cook a turkey breast, first preheat your oven to 450 degrees fahrenheit 230 degrees celsius. Cook the turkey to an internal temperature of 180 f in the thigh and 170 f in the breast as measured with a meat thermometer. Mar 09, 2014 whole turkey or turkey breast up to 15 lbs. If cooking on a rotisserie, wrap turkey a few times with cooking twine to hold together on the rotisserie.
Cut butter into 8 quarterinch wide slivers measuring an inch long. Enter your meal time and the weight of your bird and the calculator will tell you when to fire up the bbq. Cooking time has too many variables to influence doneness. A 12 to 14 pound bird is the maximum weight that can be accommodated on a standard. Use an instant read thermometer to tell when its done.
If you have an oven thermometer, you want the temperature. We grilled our turkey on charcoal over indirect heat and it was absolutely out of this world. Dry brine the turkey breast eight hours to 1 day before it is time to cook, pat the turkey breast dry with paper towels. Carefully insert the spit rod into the bird and secure the forks into the turkey.
Like any poultry, you need to wash the turkey breast off with warm water and pat it dry with a clean paper towel before cooking. If you have time, dry brine the turkey breast with the spice rub. Here are some pictures i took on october 4, 2007 when i cooked boneless, skinless turkey breast on the weber bullet. How to rotisserie a turkey with a fan favorite recipe weber.
In a medium bowl combine the softened butter, mixed herbs, lemon zest and orange zest. Burning questionshow to cook a turkey on your gas grill use your gas grill to cook the best turkey ever. Prepare it for cooking according to the rotisserie oven instructions. Rotisserie turkey is the perfect way to cook that holiday meal. Place turkey on rotisserie base in preheated grill. Turkey breast in the rotisserie hallee the homemaker. Wrap the turkey in plastic wrap, and refrigerate until 2 hours before cooking. Turkey on the weber cooking times and results pix home. Pour the salt, sugar, and water into a container large enough to hold a turkey. The turkey is done when the temperature is 175 degrees fahrenheit.
How to make rotisserie turkey breast how to cook like. See more ideas about rotisserie turkey, turkey and cooking recipes. Preheating must be done before rotisserie grilling your turkey. The target temperature for the grill is between 325 f to 350 f160 c to 175c, so the cooking time is 15. For reasons of personal preference, consumers may choose to cook poultry to higher temperatures. A large enough pan will provide the indirect heat for you. Adjust the amount of kosher salt and garlic pepper, if needed. Your thermometer will give you an accurate time to take the bird out of the oven. Insert the tines of the spit forks into the turkey, screw side up, and tighten the screws to secure firmly. This would go pretty much the same for a whole turkey if youve got a much larger grill than mine. Christmas turkey cooked on a weber 57cm kettle bbq rotisserie. Remember, cooking a bird with stuffing will increase cooking time slightly. Sprinkle the entire outside of turkey with paprika, if desired.
If you havent spun a turkey on the rotisserie yet for thanksgiving, now is a good time to think about a practice run. I also never cook birds bigger than 15 lbs using this method. Now its time to pour another beverage of your choice. Cooked a turkey on the weber today so i could have some stock for thanksgiving. Stick the meat thermometer in the thickest part of the thigh without touching the bone. Put the spit on the grill, and turn on the rotisserie motor. Nov 23, 2017 this page is our rotisserie approximate cooking time chart for grills.
Season the turkey all over with the poultry seasoning, salt, and pepper, we want to keep things simple. Yes, i know that cooking on the rotisserie is a bit of a hassle. This will help the turkey cook evenly on the rotisserie. We have had two turkey dinners in addition to sunday nights meal. Classic stuffing classic stuffing, optional salt and freshly ground black pepper. Gently work your fingers between the skin and the breast, then rub some of the brine directly onto the breast meat. Turkeys are heavier on the back than on the breast side.
Rotisserie turkey breast with basic wet brine dadcooksdinner. Boneless turkey breast seasoned with rotisserie seasonings including paprika, thyme, garlic and onion powder, salt, white and cayenne pepper. Preheat your grill on high for 1015 minutes and then turn down the heat for indirect grilling over medium heat 350375 degrees. If you want flavorful meat, use your fingers to gently lift up the skin of the breast away from the meat. Baste turkey every 20 to 30 minutes with pan juices. Butter injected rotisserie recipe online turkey napoleon. This step can also be done a day ahead of time too 2. Blot the turkey breast dry with a paper towel and trim off any excess skin or fat. This helps balance out the turkey and reduces stress on the rotisserie motor.
Nov 15, 2018 place turkey on rotisserie and cook over mediumhigh heat until an instant read thermometer registers between 165170f in thickest part of the thigh and between 145150f in thickest part of the breast, about 7590 minutes, replenishing coals after an hour if needed. You will need to cook the turkey about 12 minutes per pound. To get the stuffing to 165, the rest of the turkey will be significantly more than 165 and overcooked. Keep in mind that most rotisserie units that attach to charcoal grills are not able to. Place the turkey breast on a rimmed baking sheet and let sit out at room temperature for 1 hour. Set the rotisserie shaft in place in the rotisserie ring.
Sep, 2018 if you havent spun a turkey on the rotisserie yet for thanksgiving, now is a good time to think about a practice run. Rotisserie turkey breast, dry brined with italian spices dad cooks dinner rotisserie turkey breast is the easiest rotisserie recipe i have. You can set the rotisserie heat on high for fifteen minutes or so, but turn it down to medium for most of the cooking. I generally end up cooking the turkey breast side down for a while then flipping it over to breast side up at about the halfway point and i get great results this way. The indirect heat will allow the interior portions of the meat to cook thoroughly before the exterior becomes overdone. Place turkey on rotisserie and cook over medium heat until instant read thermometer registers 155f in thickest part of the breast, 2 to 3 hours. If the temperature is lower than this, continue to cook for 30 minutes to an hour as necessary. Make sure the vents are wide open for proper air flow. After brineing your turkey breast, rub melted butter, chopped herbs, lemon zest, and orange zest all over the turkey breast to season and flavor it. Set the grill up a bit differently than i normally do instead of the drip pan right in the middle with the turkey above it i piled all the coals on one side of the grill.
You need a decent amount of air circulating, so the vents in the barbecue lid should be threequarters open. One to 3 days before it is time to cook, mix the salt, sugar, and pepper in a small bowl. At the time, this seemed sacrilegious i want the normal rockwell picture. Simple thanksgiving rotisserie turkey tips with a basic. Theres some big ol hunks of beef and pork that have a date with my rotisserie in the near future. Guide to making rotisserie turkey on the grill the spruce eats. Place turkey on spit and cook on rotisserie at 20 minutes per pound. Next, place the turkey breast on top of a roasting rack inside of a pan, and place the pan in the oven. The breast in the picture above is about as big as i can fit. Cooking turkey on the weber grill fuster cluck farm.
A small turkey weighing 10 pounds needs from 112 to 212 hours in the rotisserie oven. Let it rest at room temperature until it is time to cook. Cooking turkey on a gas grill seals in the juices and creates a crisp, browned skin thats difficult to achieve in the oven without overcooking the breast itself. Prepare the meat fresh turkey breast is commonly sold skinon and bonein. Remove turkey from rotisserie and let rest for 20 minutes, carve and serve. If you do not have a rotisserie, grill the turkey over indirect medium heat for 2. Keep the smoke going for at least 3 hours on a turkey breast but you can also keep it going the entire time with great results. Allow to rest for at least 20 minutes best have a beer whilst you wait. Jul 17, 2019 check the internal temperature in the innermost part of the thigh and wing and the thickest part of the breast.
How long will it take to cook a turkey in a rotisserie. The exact grilling time depends on the thickness of the meat or fish. Jan 11, 2011 place the turkey directly on the cooking grate, right over the aluminum pan. How to grill a turkey breast grilling inspiration weber grills. Place the turkey directly on the cooking grate, right over the aluminum pan. Start basting the turkey after about 1 hour on the rotisserie.
Aug 18, 2011 if you have time, dry brine the turkey breast with the spice rub. Because of the extended cooking time necessary for rotisserie grilling, fresh charcoal must be added every 3040 minutes to maintain the proper cooking temperature. Keep in mind that most rotisserie units that attach to charcoal grills are not able to accommodate a turkey larger than 12 to 14 pounds. If you are using an infrared burner, turn it off afer the turkey is browning nicely, about 45 minutes. Continue basting every 30 minutes until the turkey is nearly done. Smoked turkey breast for thanksgiving smoking meat. Rotisserie turkey breast with spice rub dadcooksdinner. Turkey breast may be better cooked to 150f, but turkey legs and thighs. Wrap the turkey tightly with butchers twine to keep the wings and legs from burning.
Nov 12, 2010 place foil pan between two piles of coals to capture drippings to serve with turkey or to make gravy. How to grill a turkey breast on a gas grill leaftv. Weber kettle rotisserie pork leg done right spit roast pork leg duration. Ask your butcher to debone the breast, remove the skin, and net the meat. Wrap the turkey in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 24 hours, and up to 2 days. Grill turkey, moderating burner if necessary to keep grill temperature at 350, 10 to 15 minutes per pound or until thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the thigh reads 180 about 2 to 2 12 hours. Grill with rotisserie attachment i use a weber summit with an infrared rotisserie burner. Check the internal temperature in the innermost part of the thigh and wing and the thickest part of the breast. Cook on rotisserie at 275300 degrees until the internal temperature of the turkey breast is 155 degrees. These charts give you a general guideline rather than firm rules about cooking meat, fish and poultry on a weber braai. Rub with spices the night before, or up to 48 hours before cooking. Grilling a turkey breast is perfect for about 46 people, and takes much less time to cook than a traditional, whole turkey.
Stuffing adds mass, mass adds cooking time, cooking time dries out the meat. Stay away from keeping the infrared rotisserie burner on the whole entire cook. No peeking except when you add charcoal every hour. Approximate cooking times for turkey on a rotisserie. Season the meat under the skin and feel free to even add some orange or lemon slices. Essentially the stuffing will need to be cooked to 165 because its absorbent and its been in contact with raw poultry. The oil any fat like butter or olive oil helps hold in the moisture and browns the surface of the turkey. If roasting, place in a 350 degree oven and cook for 20 minutes per pound. Combine olive oil, rosemary, garlic, kosher salt, and ground black pepper in a 2. Decided to use the weber but only a few wood chips didnt want the stock too smoky. A 46 pound breast should take anywhere between 1 12 hours to 2 14 hours. Smoked rotisserie turkey breast onlyfire rotisserieweber kettle.
Grilling a turkey in a weber kettle smoker cooking. I have done this and it will destroy the outside of your turkey. Rotisserie turkey breast with italianspiced dry brine weber. This page is our rotisserie approximate cooking time chart for grills. Herb rotisserie turkey breast just a pinch recipes. Push any extra butter into the folds created when the breast is wrapped. Nov 26, 2014 stuffing adds mass, mass adds cooking time, cooking time dries out the meat. Making certain that the turkey is centered, push the rotisserie shaft through the turkey between the legs, exiting at the neck. Nov 01, 2017 boneless turkey breast seasoned with rotisserie seasonings including paprika, thyme, garlic and onion powder, salt, white and cayenne pepper. Coarsely grind together the peppercorns, fennel, coriander, and red pepper flakes.
Of course, you could roast a turkey breast in the oven, but slow cooking it on the grill gives it an amazing smoky flavor plus it turns out super juicy. Remove turkey from rotisserie and place over a cutting board. From a simple dry brined rotisserie turkey to turkey breast with honey and bourbon glaze, and everything in between. Rotisserie turkey breast, dry brined dadcooksdinner. All rotisserie cooking requires mediumhot indirect heat, and a drip pan. Grilled boneless turkey breast lisas dinnertime dish. Check inside the neck cavity, and discard any big pieces of fat.
Skewer the breast on the rotisserie spit, securing it with the spit forks. If grilling with the rotisserie ring, be sure to set the counterweight to the side opposite of the breast meat. Put the turkey breast in a baking dish and let it rest in the refrigerator, uncovered, overnight or up to 24 hours. Then, rub butter or oil over the outside of the turkey breast, and season it with salt, pepper, and your favorite dried herbs. Grilling turkey in a weber kettle grill, using the indirect. Remove the turkey from the weber and place on a large wooden board. Once youve covered the breast completely, place it on the grill and let it grill for 60 to 90 minutes. Sprinkle and rub the rest of the dry brine evenly over the turkey.
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