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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 228 g
(Approx. 20 Servings)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 300 Calories From Fat 110
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12 g 18%
Saturated Fat 3 g 15%
Trans Fat 0.0 g
Cholesterol 140 mg 47%
Sodium 270 mg 11%
Total Carbohydrate 1 g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0 g 0%
Sugars 0 g
Protein 42 g
Vitamin A 6% • Iron 10%
Vitamin C 0% • Calcium 2%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
 
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Beer Can Turkey

Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
2 hours
Total Time
2 h 20 m
Serves
20  People

Ingredients

Recipe makes 20 Servings

1 10 lb turkey, thawed
1 Tbsp smoked Spanish paprika
1 Tbsp granulated garlic
1/2 Tbsp roasted cumin
1/2 Tsp kosher salt
1 Tsp black pepper
24 Oz lager beer
1/4 cup(s) canola oil
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Instructions

1
Remove neck and giblets from cavity of turkey.
2
Rinse turkey inside and out.
3
Pre-heat one side of grill to 400°F.
4
Combine paprika, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
5
Thoroughly rub cavity of turkey with spice mixture (reserve half of mixture).
6
Open beer can and pour out a few tablespoons.
7
Insert beer can into bottom of turkey.
8
Place turkey and can in roasting pan. Position legs like a tripod to hold turkey up.
9
With basting brush, coat outside of turkey with canola oil.
10
Rub remaining spice mixture on outside of turkey.
11
Place pan with turkey on cooler side of grill.
12
Lower lid and cook covered for about an hour.
13
Open lid, turn turkey around in roasting pan, and cook for another hour. Turkey is ready when juices run clear and meat thermometer placed in thickest part of breast reads 165°F.
14
Remove turkey from grill and discard beer can.
15
Transfer turkey to cutting board and let sit for 20 minutes before carving.
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