Grilled turkey with mustard-honey glaze

1 servings

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GRILLED TURKEY WITH MUSTARD-HONEY GLAZE (and Variations) 1 turkey, size to suit your needs (see yield below) 2 onions, peeled and cut into quarters (use more for large turkey) 2 cups celery tops, coarsely chopped 3 tablespoons butter, softened Salt and black pepper Vegetable oil ¼ cup honey 2 tablespoons Dijon-style mustard 2 tablespoons lemon juice ½ teaspoon salt Procedure: Remove the neck and giblets from the bird; if desired reserve for gravy. Wash bird thoroughly with cold water and pat dry, inside and out with paper towels. In a small bowl mix together the onions, celery, butter, salt and pepper. Place a handful of mixture into the neck cavity and pull down skin, securing it with a small metal skewer.

Place the remaining onion mixture inside the cavity of the bird. Rub entire surface of bird with vegetable oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Insert thermometer into the thickest part of the thigh, making sure it is not resting on bone.

In a small bowl, prepare the glaze by combining honey, mustard, lemon juice and salt. If you are grilling a large turkey, you will need to double the amount of glaze. Set aside.

Grill turkey according to directions for indirect grilling method (see directions above). Brush on mustard-honey glaze 30 minutes before estimated completion of cooking. Cook to internal temperature of 185 degrees.

Presentation: Allow to stand 20 minutes before carving.

Yield: Figure ¾ to 1 pound per person for a turkey under 12 pounds and ½ to ¾ pound per person for turkeys over 12 pounds.

SOY-HONEY GLAZE: Combine 2 tablespoons melted butter, ¼ cup honey, 2 tablespoons lemon juice and 2 tablespoons soy sauce.

SWEET-SOUR APRICOT GLAZE: Combine ½ cup apricot preserves (mince large pieces) and 4 tablespoons red-wine vinegar.

ORANGE-GINGER GLAZE: Combine ¼ cup melted butter, ½ cup orange marmalade, 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger and 1 teaspoon grated onion rind (zest). Shared in Cooking Conference Submitted By FLORENCE THOMPSON On 01-07-95

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