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#1 Wed 23 Jul 08 11:55pm
aplang
- Member Occupation Chef
- From New York City
- Member since Fri 11 Jul 08
Bourbon-Glazed Barbecue Turkey
TEN TO TWELVE SERVINGS
2 cups apricot nectar
2 cups apple juice, plus more for basting
1 1/4 cups dark brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup salt
3 cloves garlic, smashed and peeled
1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground pepper
1 fresh or dried bay leaf
1 large bone-in turkey breast (7 to 9 pounds)
6 turkey drumsticks (about 3/4 pound each)
1/2 cup bourbon
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
4 tablespoons paprika
4 tablespoons yellow mustard
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
2 packets Goya Sazón con Azafrán (saffron seasoning)
DIRECTIONS
1. In a large pot, combine 4 cups water with the apricot nectar, apple juice, 1/2 cup brown sugar, the granulated sugar, salt, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, pepper and bay leaf. Bring to a simmer and stir, then remove from the heat and let cool. Strain the brine and, using a marinade injector, inject it into the turkey breast and drumsticks, distributing throughout (or just place the turkey in the brine). Cover the turkey with foil and refrigerate overnight.
2. In a container with a tight-fitting lid, combine the bourbon, honey, vinegar and 1/2 cup brown sugar. Shake vigorously to blend; set aside.
3. Preheat the grill to low. In a bowl, combine the remaining 1/4 cup brown sugar with the paprika, mustard, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder and saffron seasoning to form a paste. Dry the turkey with a paper towel and rub the paste all over the turkey parts. Grill the turkey, turning the breasts once, until the meat reaches 165° on a meat thermometer, about 3 hours, brushing the turkey with apple juice every half hour to keep it from drying out. During the last half hour of cooking, brush occasionally with the reserved bourbon-honey glaze.
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#2 Thu 24 Jul 08 12:00am
TheBeast2

- Member since Fri 31 Aug 07
Re: Bourbon-Glazed Barbecue Turkey
Looks **** good.
In contrast, a typical British BBQ would be
Steak
Burgers
Chicken
Set BBQ up so coals are all smouldering. Take steak and chicken out of packets and burgers out of freezer and stick on barbie. Cook until grey, lifting up with a pair of tongs every 10 seconds and turning every 5 minutes. Serve with beans, coleslaw and potato salad.
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#3 Thu 24 Jul 08 12:08am
mummza
Occupation avoiding housework
- From The land of song.
- Member since Tue 04 Oct 05
Re: Bourbon-Glazed Barbecue Turkey
Not in my house Beast, in my house you get all sorts of well marinaded types of meat, hardly a burger or sausage in sight !
Sausages I do not make, but all burgers in our house are home-made.
This recipe sounds good and I am sure my family would enjoy it if I get around to trying it , turkey breast on the bone is not too easy to buy at this time of the year , what else could be used as a substitute please?
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#4 Thu 24 Jul 08 12:23am
TheBeast2

- Member since Fri 31 Aug 07
Re: Bourbon-Glazed Barbecue Turkey
Regarding sausages, would a piping bag and wide nozzle do instead of a machine?
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#5 Thu 24 Jul 08 12:29am
aplang
- Member Occupation Chef
- From New York City
- Member since Fri 11 Jul 08
Re: Bourbon-Glazed Barbecue Turkey
You can sub Legs or even a whole turkey
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#6 Thu 24 Jul 08 12:33am
mummza
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- Member since Tue 04 Oct 05
Re: Bourbon-Glazed Barbecue Turkey
Turkey legs are easy enough to buy ![]()
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