Roasted Wild Turkey with Herb Butter

Steps

• 1

  When ready to cook, set temperature to 350˚F and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.

  350 ˚F / 177 ˚C

• 2

  Combine butter, herbs, garlic and 1 tsp salt and 1 tsp pepper.

  Ingredients

  • 1 Cup butter, softened

  • 1 Tablespoon chopped thyme

  • 1 Tablespoon rosemary, chopped

  • 1 Tablespoon chopped sage

  • 5 Clove garlic, minced

  • 1 Teaspoon kosher salt

  • 1 Teaspoon coarse ground black pepper, divided

• 3

  Spread the herbed butter under the skin of the breast and other places on the turkey you can get under the skin.

  Ingredients

  • 1  14- to 16-lb (6- to 7-kg) turkey, preferably wild, giblets removed

• 4

  Season the outside of the turkey and cavity liberally with more salt and pepper.

• 5

  Place turkey on grill and cook for 3 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 grill to reach a final temperature of 165˚F in the breast.

  350 ˚F / 177 ˚C

  175 ˚F / 79 ˚C

• 6

  If the desired temperature is not reached, continue cooking for an additional 20 minutes until done.

  350 ˚F / 177 ˚C

• 7

  Remove from grill and let rest for 15 minutes before slicing. Enjoy!