directions
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1
Remove turkey neck, giblets, and any large lumps of fat
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2
Rinse and pat dry. Before cooking, squeeze 1 or 2 lime halves and rub over turkey and inside cavities; sprinkle with oregano, then lightly sprinkle with salt and pepper inside and out
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3
Insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the thigh making sure it does not touch the bone. Barbecue turkey by indirect heat (see Salsa Sparerib recipe, previous page), placing turkey, breast up, on grill directly above drip pan
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4
Cover barbecue and adjust dampers as necessary to maintain an even heat
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5
Cook turkey until meat thermometer registers 185F or until meat near thighbone is no longer pink (cut to test)- about 3 hours
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6
Every 30 minutes, squeeze 1 or 2 lime halves and rub over turkey. Transfer turkey to a platter and carve in the usual manner
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7
Makes about 12 servings.
TAOS GRILLED TURKEY
ingredients
- 10 to 12 pound turkey
- 4 to 6 limes, cut in half
- 4 teaspoons dry oregano leaves
- salt and pepper