How to Roast a Turkey | Traeger Staples

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Steps

• Step 1

  When ready to cook, set the temperature to 350°F and preheat the Traeger with the lid closed, for 15 minutes.

• Step 2

  In a large roasting pan, place turkey neck, onion, celery, carrot (roughly chopped), garlic and thyme. Add 4 cups of chicken stock and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

  Ingredients

  • 1  Turkey, neck

  • 2 Large Onion, eighth

  • 4  celery

  • 4 Large carrots

  • 8 Clove garlic, smashed

  • 8  thyme sprigs

  • 4 Cup chicken broth

  • 1 Teaspoon Salt

  • 1 Teaspoon cracked black pepper

• Step 3

  Place the prepped turkey on the rack into the roasting pan and place in the Traeger.

• Step 4

  Cook for 3-4 hours or until the breast reaches 160°F. Once taken off the grill, the turkey will continue to cook and will reach a finished internal temperature of 165°F.

  350 ˚F / 177 ˚C

  160 ˚F / 71 ˚C

• Step 5

  Strain the drippings into a saucepan and simmer on low.

• Step 6

  In a larger saucepan combine butter (cut into 8 pieces) and flour with a whisk stirring until golden tan. This takes about 8 minutes, stirring constantly.

  Ingredients

  • 1  Butter, Sticks

  • 1 Cup all-purpose flour

• Step 7

  Next whisk the drippings into the roux and cook until it comes to a boil. Season with salt and pepper and serve hot. Enjoy!