Easy Turkey Recipe using minimal ingredients (on a Traeger Grill)

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is lower in saturated fat and adds flavor.

whole turkey

🥗Healthier: turkey breast

💰Cheaper: chicken

Turkey breast is leaner, while chicken is often more affordable.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth can be lower in sodium and calories.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: no herbs

Dried herbs are more accessible and have a longer shelf life.

Preheat the grill to 300 degrees for at least 15 minutes with the lid closed.

In a bowl with the softened butter, mix in the garlic, herbs, and seasoning.

Prep the turkey by separating the skin from the breast creating a pocket to stuff the butter-herb mixture in.

Fill the turkey pocket with as much butter mixture as possible.

Rub kosher salt all over the turkey (about 1/2 tablespoon).

Use the remaining butter mixture and coat the turkey.

Make sure to use a tray to place the turkey in. This is critical for a juicy turkey.

You can now stuff the turkey with traditional stuffing if you like.

Place the turkey in the prepped grill for 4 hours.

Check the internal temperature; the desired temperature is 175°F in the thigh next to the bone, and 160°F in the breast.

Turkey will continue to cook once taken off the grill to reach a final temperature of 165°F in the breast.

Let the turkey rest for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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