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How long does it take to barbecue a turkey?
turkeys will take 2 to 3 hours to grill. When done, remove and let stand for 15 minutes before carving.
What temperature do you BBQ a turkey?
For reasons of personal preference, you may choose to cook the turkey to higher temperatures. If the temperature under the hood is hot enough (325°F to 350°F), grilling a 12 to 14 pound turkey should take approximately 4 hours.
How long does it take to cook a turkey on a Weber charcoal grill?
Grill the turkey for approximately 2 ½ hours, or until the internal temperature in the deepest part of the thigh reads 165 F with an instant-read or iGrill bluetooth thermometer. 9. Remove from the grill, loosely tent with foil, and allow to rest for 20-30% of the cook time.
How long does it take to smoke a 12 pound turkey on a charcoal grill?
You can cook as low as 225F degrees, which will take about 30 minutes per pound. I prefer cooking the bird at 300-350F degrees, which takes about 15 minutes per pound. I like the higher temp, because it creates a crispier skin, and I like that I can cook a 12-pound bird in around three hours.
How long does it take to grill a turkey on a charcoal grill?
Cover grill and roast turkey 2 1/2 to 3 hours (11 to 13 minutes per pound for unstuffed bird), adding 8 to 9 briquettes to each side of pan every hour to maintain a grill temperature of 325 degrees F on oven or grill thermometer.
Do you have to flip turkey on grill?
Regardless of the grill try to keep the turkey away from the very edges of the cooking surface so that heat can flow around it. If you have a dual burner gas grill you will need to rotate the bird after about 30 minutes, flip and rotate 30 minutes after that and rotate after another 30 minutes.
How do you cook a turkey on a charcoal grill?
How do you smoke a turkey on a charcoal grill?
Place a handful of smoking chips over the warm coals and place the bird on the top grill grate, above the drip pan. Cover the grill. Smoke for 5-6 hours. Pour ½ c of chicken broth into the cavity every 2 hours, as needed if the bird looks dry.