Skinless turkeys, which are available in most supermarkets, can be a challenge to prepare properly. The biggest issue with these cuts of turkey is that they often don't contain bones and are only made up of the breast of the turkey. This means that they dry out fairly quickly while they're being cooked if roasted in the oven. Making an edible skinless turkey hinges on keeping the meat juicy during cooking. The best way to ensure this happens is to apply a dry rub to the turkey, then smoke it on the grill until it's cooked all the way through. Add this to my Recipe Box.
Instructions
1. Rinse off the boneless turkey and pat it dry. Apply a dry poultry rub to the surface of the turkey, coating it evenly. A dry poultry rub usually contains a combination of salt, peppers, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, oregano and sage, and can be purchased or made from scratch. Let the meat sit at room temperature until it goes on the grill.
2. Open up the grill and remove the top grate. Fill the bottom of the grill about halfway with unlit charcoal. Top the unlit coals with about 30 lit coals. Place smoking wood in the grill and fill a water pan with cold water. Place the water pan on top of the coals. The pan will help regulate the temperature.
3. Open up all the vents in the bottom of the grill and place the grilling grate above the coals. Place the boneless turkey on top of the grate and place the lid on the grill. Open the vents on the lid.
4. Monitor the temperature of the grill with a thermometer throughout the cooking process. When the temperature reaches about 225 F, close the bottom vents so that they're just barely open.
5. Allow the turkey to smoke for about two hours, rotating the grate occasionally to encourage even cooking. After two hours, start checking the meat's internal temperature using a digital thermometer. When it reaches 160 F, remove the meat from the grill. Place it on a cookie sheet, cover it with tented foil and allow it to rest for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.
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