Grilling, Deep Frying and Smoking Recipes for all cuts and kinds of Turkey. These are the best turkey recipes you'll find for when you're not using the oven.
For most people we tackle the whole turkey only one time a year so there isn't much chance for practice and no excuse for getting it wrong. These turkey recipes will help you make the most of the few chance you get to get it right. Whether you grill, smoke, fry, brine, or roast your turkey you can find out the science and the art to a great bird through these recipes.
Grilling is a wonderful way to get a moist and tender turkey. The cranberry glaze will add a nice hint of sweetness to the dish.
Turkey breast is a versatile, low fat cut of meat. You can do just about anything with it. Serve these kebabs over rice with a nice peanut dipping sauce.
This grilled turkey not only gets the moisture of the beer can but the great flavor of Jerk seasonings. This is a turkey the will please anyone who doesn't like turkey. Full of flavor, moist and tender.
Double the size of the can for this big bird and you can smoke a turkey on a beer can. This is a great way to keep the turkey moist by putting steam inside the turkey while it cooks. If you've tried beer can chicken then you know this is going to be great.
If you love turkey and don't want to wait for Thanksgiving to have it, then this is the perfect recipe for you. The brining process really helps to enhance the flavor and the tenderness of the meat. This dish can be served with diced tomatoes or fruit salsa.
This grilled turkey is sure to please. The combination of citrus, herbs makes this a tasty bird.
Here is another delicious grilled turkey drumstick recipe for you to try.
This is a flavorful Southwestern-style grilled turkey recipe.
This is a great recipe for turkey legs. The combination of the cranberry juice, lime juice, and the chipotle peppers, makes this a delicious tart and spicy dish.
This is a great Hawaiian-style turkey kebab recipe. Serve over white rice, or with grilled vegetables.
A tasty low-fat turkey burger. You can substitute the sour cream for a healthier alternative like yogurt or low fat sour cream.
An Asian style turkey burger that can be eaten with or without a bun.
This is a definite twist from the traditional roasted turkey.
Next time you decide to roast a turkey, try it rotisserie style on the grill. This is a simple, easy to follow, delicious recipe for those who are beginners.
This is a great way to kick up the flavor of a turkey wing. The sauce is spicy and sweet accompanied by a traditional tomato base. Try this wing recipe next time you have a cookout and see just how surprised and delighted your guests will be.
These turkey legs get slow roasted on the grill with a sweet, flavorful glaze. They make a great meal, snack or practically anything.
These turkey breasts are slow roasted and basted in a great Chipotle sauce so they turn out tender and full of flavor.
Don't think of Turkey as just a once a year meal. These turkey tenders are great for so many uses. On their own or chopped up in salads these tenders are a great alternative to chicken.
This is a simple yet elegant meal and a great way to grill up some low fat turkey breasts.
If you really want a different way to perpare turkey, try these great turkey kebabs. Marinated with chili sauce and threaded with some great vegetables these kebabs are a turkey feast all by themselves.
These turkey breasts get marinated in great Southwestern flavors and then grilled hot and fast. Remember that when using a marinade as a baste you have to stop basting a few minutes before you remove the turkey from the grill.
There are few dishes I like better than a good Mole. This grilled mole turkey is truely fantastic. It will make you eat turkey year round.
This is a great recipe for preparing a little turkey any time of the year. Since you are only grilling the breasts you get plenty of meat without a refrigerator full of leftovers.
The combination of these Asian inspired flavors will turn your next turkey into something everyone will remember. Afterall, who said that you have to stick with the same old flavors year after year. Make sure you plan on the long cook time for this recipe. A 15 pound turkey will take at least 8 hours.
This is an easy way to smoke a turkey. The marinade mixture is used as an injection solution and as a baste. If you bring up the smoker temperature towards the very end you can get a nice crispy skin.
If you want to experiment with deep fried turkey this is a great recipe to start out with. You don't need all that oil or a large commitment to a 3 pound turkey breast but you still get great fried turkey.
This is a basic recipe for rotisserie turkey. Remember that you have to have a rotisserie kit that is strong enough for the weight of the bird. Check with your instruction manual before you buy a turkey that's too big.
Turkey pastrami is a low fat alternative to beef pastrami and it tastes great too. This method is easier than making your own beef pastrami.
Harry White sent me this recipe for a grill roasted turkey breast that is both simple and flavorful. The secret is to keep the temperature low enough to allow the inside to get cooked before the surface dries out.
This is supposedly the authentic recipe used by turkey leg vendors at fairs and festivals. Boiling the turkey legs first may seem like cheating but if you have to make thousands of them to sell you don't want to have them sitting on your grill for 20 to 30 minutes before you sell them.
Here's a way to get a great smoked turkey if you don't have a smoker. Use your grill to slow roast this tasty bird and keep it tender.
These turkey legs are slow roasted on the grill making sure they are tender and moist. The rub needs to get under the skin to add the flavor and it needs to sit there long enough to blend with the natural juices of the turkey legs.
Just wanted to give you guys a recipe for smoked turkey that I've had excellent results with. It's a favorite around here. Just thought I'd share it with you guys. I made this on the 4th and it was the first to go. Didn't last long at all! And I got nothing but compliments on it.
These tasty turkey legs are slow grilled to perfection and basted in a classic barbecue sauce. They are great for any occasion from dinner to tailgating.
This smoked turkey breast is tender and sweet. The long smoking time will give it all that great flavor and make it more tender than any turkey you've ever had.
You need a good strong rotisserie to make rotisserie turkey. Check with your instruction manual or the manufacturer to make sure that your rotisserie set, especially the rotisserie motor is rated for the weight of your turkey. For more information check out my article on Rotiserie cooking.
These large turkey tenderloins make a great alternative to chicken breasts or a great turkey dinner without a pile of leftovers.
