What You Need:
- 1 (10 lb.) whole turkey, thawed
- 2 tsp. dry mustard
- 2 tsp. onion powder
- 2 tsp. paprika
- 2 tsp. kosher salt
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. ground coriander
- 1 tsp. ground cumin
- 1 tsp. pepper
- 1/2 C canola oil
- 1 (12 oz.) can of beer
How to Make It:
- Rinse the turkey well under cold water and remove the neck and giblets and pat dry.
- Place the mustard, onion powder and paprika into a small mixing bowl.
- Add the salt and garlic powder.
- Sprinkle in the coriander, cumin and pepper.
- Mix to incorporate all the ingredients together well.
- Place all the grill burners on indirect medium heat and allow them to heat up.
- Open the can of beer and place it inside the turkey sitter.
- Rub the cavity of the turkey with the spice mixture.
- Rub the outside of the turkey with the canola oil being sure to cover completely.
- Sprinkle the remaining spice mixture all over the outside of the turkey.
- Place the turkey over the sitter.
- Place the sitter on the grill grate being care to keep the turkey balanced on the sitter.
- Close the grill lid and allow the turkey to cook 2 1/2 hours or until the internal temperature taken in the breast reaches 170 degrees.
- Being very careful remove the turkey from the grill and sitter and place on a platter.
- Allow the turkey to rest an additional 25 minutes before carving.
- Discard any remaining beer.
Serves 12
Turkey sitters can be found at any major department store. The grill lid may not completely close over the turkey but a small gap will not hinder the cooking of the turkey. A piece of aluminum foil can be placed in the grill lid to protect the turkey while cooking.