Thanksgiving Turkey 101: Smoked, barbecued & grilled turkey recipes for a stress-free Thanksgiving

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Smoked, Barbecued and Grilled Turkey Recipes for a Stress-Free Thanksgiving!
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Whether it’s roasted, stuffed, grilled, baked-in-a-bag or barbecued, turkey is traditionally the star attraction at the Thanksgiving table. Preparing the perfect turkey is paramount to a successful Thanksgiving dinner.

If you worry your turkey will turn out like Big Bird instead of Tom Turkey, let the pros show you exactly how it’s done. Once the bird is properly thawed and prepared, grilling, barbecuing or smoking that spectacular Thanksgiving turkey has never been easier!

Turkey Basics:

• How to Smoke a Turkey - Before you decide which recipe to use, make sure you know how to smoke, grill or bbq a turkey!
• How to Grill a Turkey

Perfect Smoked, Barbecued and Grilled Turkey Recipes:
 

• Smoked Turkey with BBQ Gravy – This popular recipe, from the Neelys, calls for a 22-pound turkey and a cup of bourbon! ‘Nuff said! A video is also included.
• Salt and Pepper Grilled Turkey – Martha Stewart suggests using a charcoal grill for this turkey dish. The Thanksgiving recipe calls for a large turkey – a 22-pounder.
• Smoked Beer Can Turkey – This recipe calls for a 15-pound turkey, brown sugar, ketchup, white vinegar, seasoning and oh –beer!
• Smoked Turkey on a Grill – You’ll need apple juice, oranges, cloves, brown sugar, seasoning and a 12 to 14 pounder. Don’t forget the cooking string.
• Apple-Sage Glazed Grilled Whole Turkey with Grilled Apples – Mr. Bobby Flay shows you just how it’s done! A video is also included for step-by-step directions.
• The Best Smoked Turkey on the Grill - This recipe uses a 12 to 14 pound turkey, apple juice, brown sugar and seasonings.
• Whole Barbecued Turkey for the Grill - A 20-pound turkey and a bit of Tabasco sauce is used for this grilled dish.
• Mesquite Grilled Cajun Turkey - Spice it up a little this Thanksgiving. This recipe calls for a 3-pound boneless turkey breast, onion, anise, cloves, garlic and cayenne.
• Charcol Grilled Turkey Breast - This simple recipe just calls for 2 ingredients.

To avoid a trip to the drug store or emergency room, make sure your turkey is properly prepared and fully cooked.

For even more fabulous turkey recipes, be sure to read Thanksgiving Turkey 101: Roasted Turkey Recipes for a Stress-Free Thanksgiving.

Happy Thanksgiving!