Description
Beer Can Turkey is a flavorful and juicy way to roast a whole turkey using a beer can to keep the meat moist and infuse it with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole turkey (12–14 pounds)
- 1 can of beer (12 ounces)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Remove the neck and giblets from the turkey cavity and pat the turkey dry with paper towels.
- In a small bowl, mix salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Rub the turkey with olive oil and season it evenly with the spice mixture.
- Open the beer can and pour out about half of the beer. Place the beer can on a flat surface and carefully lower the turkey cavity onto the can, ensuring it stands upright.
- Place the turkey on the grill or in the oven, balancing it on the beer can. Cook for about 2.5 to 3 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) in the thickest part of the thigh.
- Remove the turkey from the grill or oven and let it rest for 15 minutes before carving.
Notes
- Make sure the turkey is stable on the beer can to prevent tipping.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the turkey is cooked to the correct internal temperature.
- You can use a flavored beer or add herbs to the beer can for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling or Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
