Lemon-Oregano Grilled TurkeyFresh lemons, oregano and garlic lend a Greek note to this flavorful grilled turkey.
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Hands On: 40 minutes
Total Time: 3 hours 40 minutes Servings: Makes 12 servings (6 ounces turkey each) plus leftover turkey
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- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 4 medium lemons, divided
- 1 tablespoon chopped red onion
- 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh oregano leaves
- 4 cloves garlic, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
- Salt, optional
- PAMŽ Grilling Spray
- 1 turkey, thawed if frozen (1 turkey = 14 lb)
- 1 bunch fresh oregano leaves, divided
- 1 whole head garlic, outer skin removed
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 | Directions | - Combine oil, the juice of 2 of the lemons, onions, the 1 tablespoon chopped oregano, 2 cloves of the garlic and pepper in blender or food processor container; cover. Blend until smooth. Season with salt, if desired. Pour into small bowl; set aside.
- Spray cold grate of outdoor grill with grilling spray. Prepare grill for medium indirect heat.
- Remove neck and giblets from body and neck cavities of turkey; discard or refrigerate for another use. Drain juices from turkey; pat turkey dry with paper towels. Turn wings back to hold neck skin against back of turkey. Untuck legs. Loosen skin over breast and legs of turkey by gently sliding 1 hand under skin. Cut 1 of the remaining lemons and the 2 remaining garlic cloves into thin slices. Arrange under turkey skin with half of the oregano bunch. Return legs to tucked position.
- Cut the remaining lemon into quarters; place in body cavity of turkey. Add head of garlic and the remaining half of the oregano bunch. Spoon or brush some of the lemon juice mixture evenly over turkey.
- Place turkey, breast up, on grill grate over drip pan. Cover grill with lid. Grill 2-1/4 to 2-3/4 hours, or until meat thermometer inserted deep in thigh reaches 180° F, basting with more lemon juice mixture after each hour. Let turkey stand 15 minutes before carving.
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Nutrition Facts Amount per Serving Calories 693 % Daily Value* Total fat 45% 29 g Saturated fat 35% 7 g Cholesterol 122% 367 MG Sodium 10% 232 MG Carbohydrate 1% 4 g Dietary fiber 4% 1 g Sugars 0% 0 g Protein 199% 99 g Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 23% Calcium 10% Iron 39% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet |
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