Jamaican Jerk Beer Can Turkey
This grilled turkey not only gets the moisture of the beer can, but the great flavor of jerk seasonings.
- Preparation:
- Cooking:
- Total:
- Serves: 10 persons
Ingredients
- For the Jerk Seasoning:
- 1cup (240 grams) green onions , chopped
- ½cup (120 grams) cilantro , chopped
- ½cup (120 grams) parsley , chopped
- 1tablespoon (15 grams) fresh thyme, chopped
- 4cloves garlic
- 2shallots, finely chopped
- 3tablespoons (45 grams) brown sugar
- 3tablespoons (45 milliliters) lime juice
- 3tablespoons (45 grams) ground allspice
- 1tablespoon (15 grams) cumin
- ½cup (120 milliliters) soy sauce
- 3scotch bonnet peppers, chopped
- ½cup (120 milliliters) cooking oil, plus more to coat the turkey
- For the Turkey:
- 1(15-pound/7-kilogram) whole turkey
- 1(24-ounce/360-milliliter) can beer
Instructions
Step 1
Gather the ingredients and prepare grill for indirect grilling.Step 2
Combine everything for the jerk seasoning in a food processor and blend until smooth.Step 3
Rub the jerk mixture all over the surface of the turkey. Try to work it under the skin as much as possible.Step 4
Open can and dispose of about 1/4 of the beer.Step 5
Place the can of beer over unheated portion of the grill. The can needs to be very stable on the grill.Step 6
Lower the turkey over the beer can so that the can fits entirely inside the cavity of the turkey.Step 7
Cook over a medium to medium-high heat for about 2 1/2 to 3 hours.Step 8
If cooking a larger or smaller bird, adjust cooking times. Check for an internal temperature in the thigh of the turkey of 165 F/74 C before removing it from the grill.Step 9
When the turkey is done, remove from grill and allow to rest for 10 minutes before carving.Step 10
Serve and enjoy.