turkey loco

6 Pinches
Grapeview, WA
Updated on Nov 2, 2015

I haven't made this for a few years but this is a fun and tasty way to prepare turkey on the grill. From the Ultimate Grill Cookbook.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 1 Hr 30 Min
method Grill
yield 12 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 12 pounds turkey, thawed
  • 4 - limes, halved
  • 4 teaspoons oregano
  • - salt and pepper, to taste

How To Make turkey loco

  • Step 1
    Remove turkey neck and giblets; discard large lumps of fat. With poultry shears or a knife, split turkey lengthwise along one side of backbone.
  • Step 2
    Pull turkey open; place, skin side up, on a flat surface and press firmly, cracking breastbone slightly, until bird lies reasonably flat. Rinse and pat dry. (At this point, you may cover and refrigerate until next day).
  • Step 3
    Before cooking, squeeze 1 to 2 lime halves and rub over turkey; sprinkle with oregano, then lightly sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Step 4
    Barbecue turkey by indirect heat placing turkey, skin side up, on a lightly greased grill directly above drip pan.
  • Step 5
    Cover barbecue and adjust dampers as necessary to maintain an even heat.
  • Step 6
    Cook turkey until a meat thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh (not touching the bone), registers 185ºF or until meat near thighbone is no longer pink; cut to test (1 1/-2 hours).
  • Step 7
    Every 30 minutes, squeeze 1 to 2 lime halves and rub over turkey.
  • Step 8
    Transfer turkey to platter.
  • Step 9
    To carve, cut off wings and slice breast. Cut off legs and slice meat from thighs.

Discover More

Category: Turkey
Ingredient: Turkey
Method: Grill
Culture: American

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