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Hot and Fast BBQ Turkey

  • 8 Servings
  • 2 Hours Prep Time
  • 3.5 hours Cook Time

Get delicious, holiday-table ready turkey in just 2 hours. Yeah, you read that right – this Hot and Fast BBQ Turkey recipe will have you gobbling down your turkey dinner in half the time. The turkey is injected with a mixture of honey, garlic, and herbs, then roasted on high until crisp, golden, and moist. Even better, it's finished off with a spicy-sweet glaze of BBQ sauce.

⭐Pro Tip: Inject the turkey with the solution 24 hours prior to roasting for enhanced flavor. Remove from refrigeration 1 hour prior to roasting on the grill.

Ingredients

  • 1 whole turkey, thawed
  • 3/4 cup Pit Boss Sweet Heat BBQ Sauce
  • 1 1/2 tsp Smoked Salt & Pepper Rub
  • 1 cup turkey stock
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Chili flakes, to taste
  • 4 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 3 sprigs thyme
  • 3 cups water
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

Directions

  • Rinse turkey thoroughly under cold water, then blot dry with paper towels. Place on a greased rack of a roasting pan. Set aside.
  • Prepare the injection solution in a saucepot, whisk together the turkey stock, honey, olive oil, smashed garlic, Worcestershire sauce, Smoked Salt & Pepper Rub and chili flakes. Add in the thyme sprigs and bay leaf.
  • Bring mixture to a boil, then simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat, cool for 30 minutes, then strain.
  • Using an injection needle, inject the solution throughout the turkey. Rub 1 tablespoon of solution over the top of the turkey. Add water to the bottom of the roasting pan. Set aside.
  • Fire up your Pit Boss pellet grill on SMOKE mode and let it run with lid open for 10 minutes then preheat to 450°F. If using a gas or charcoal grill, set it up for high heat.
  • Transfer the turkey to the grill and roast for 100 to 120 minutes, until an internal temperature of 165°F is reached, rotating every 30 minutes. Tent with foil after 30 minutes, then brush all over with Sweet Heat BBQ Sauce during the final 10 minutes of roasting time.
  • Remove from the grill, and allow the turkey to rest for 30 minutes, then carve and serve warm.

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