This grilled turkey not only gets the moisture of the beer can, but the great flavor of Jamaican jerk seasonings. This is a turkey that will become a quick favorite—it's full of flavor, moist and incredibly tender.
Ingredients
For the Jerk Seasoning:
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1 cup (240 grams) chopped green onions
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1/2 cup (120 grams) fresh cilantro, chopped
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1/2 cup (120 grams) fresh parsley, chopped
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1 tablespoon (15 grams) fresh thyme, chopped
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4 cloves garlic
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2 shallots, finely chopped
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3 tablespoons (45 grams) brown sugar, packed
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3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) lime juice
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3 tablespoons (45 grams) ground allspice
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1 tablespoon (15 grams) ground cumin
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1/2 cup (120 milliliters) soy sauce
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3 Scotch bonnet peppers, chopped
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1/2 cup (120 milliliters) cooking oil, plus more to coat the turkey
For the Turkey:
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1 (15-pound/7-kilogram) whole turkey
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1 (24-ounce/360-milliliter) can beer
Steps to Make It
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Gather the ingredients and prepare grill for indirect grilling.
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Combine everything for the jerk seasoning in a food processor and blend until smooth.
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Rub the jerk mixture all over the surface of the turkey. Try to work it under the skin as much as possible.
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Open can and dispose of about 1/4 of the beer.
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Place the can of beer over unheated portion of the grill. The can needs to be very stable on the grill.
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Lower the turkey over the beer can so that the can fits entirely inside the cavity of the turkey.
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Cook over a medium to medium-high heat for about 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
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If cooking a larger or smaller bird, adjust cooking times. Check for an internal temperature in the thigh of the turkey of 165 F/74 C before removing it from the grill.
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When the turkey is done, remove from grill and allow to rest for 10 minutes before carving.
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Serve and enjoy.
Nutrition Facts (per serving) | |
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1509 | Calories |
63g | Fat |
13g | Carbs |
202g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 8 to 10 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 1509 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 63g | 81% |
Saturated Fat 16g | 80% |
Cholesterol 763mg | 254% |
Sodium 1433mg | 62% |
Total Carbohydrate 13g | 5% |
Dietary Fiber 2g | 6% |
Total Sugars 5g | |
Protein 202g | |
Vitamin C 10mg | 50% |
Calcium 150mg | 12% |
Iron 9mg | 50% |
Potassium 1897mg | 40% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |