Easy Turkey Roast on the Char-Broil Big Easy

Turkey roasts from Butterball are a really great way to cook up turkey in no time at all. They’re pretty much no-fuss. Defrost, season, cook, eat. The roasts are already brined, so you don’t have to mess with that either. That’s what makes this easy turkey roast on the Char-Broil Big Easy so … easy!

Let’s get started!

In keeping with the easy theme, I decided to cook a roast on my Char-Broil Big Easy. It was my first time (I usually cook full turkeys or bone-in turkey breasts), and I have to say, wow, that was easy! I literally just put a seasoned defrosted roast in the cooker and went away for 45 minutes. I came back to dinner. Well, ok, almost dinner. I made a batch of my delicious (and also easy) Cajun gravy, some stuffing, and green beans. Then I had dinner.

Easy Turkey Roast on the Char-Broil Big Easy

Nice and juicy!

You don’t have to worry about this turkey roast drying out on the Char-Broil Big Easy. Just like with all other things poultry, the Big Easy cooks the roast up evenly and without losing all those great juices.

Seasoned to perfection!

I seasoned the roast with my Fire-Eater rub, which might not be for everyone, and is definitely not ‘Thanksgivingy’. Substitute your favorite seasoning. Salt and pepper are great by themselves, so no need to use anything fancy. I also made another turkey roast a few days later that I first injected with Texas butter (any injectable butter-based sauce will do). It was really fantastic too! Whole chicken is just as easy, too.

Looking for the perfect dessert to cook in the Big Easy? Try my mini pumpkin cheesecakes. They also take only minutes to cook (they do need to chill before serving), but boy, are they ever fantastic!

Love your Big Easy as much I love mine? Check out my Big Easy Add-Ons page and my free Big Easy eCookbook!

Note: This recipe was developed using the Char-Broil Big Easy Oil-Less Fryer. If you are cooking using the Char-Broil Smoker-Roaster Grill you should cook with the lid open and the temperature set to High. You might also need to adjust the cooking time.

Easy Turkey Roast on the Char-Broil Big Easy
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Easy Turkey Roast on the Char-Broil Big Easy

In keeping with the easy theme, I decided to cook a roast on my Char-Broil Big Easy. It was my first time (I usually cook full turkeys or bone-in turkey breasts), and I have to say, wow, that was easy!
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword Big Easy, Char-Broil, turkey
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 3 pounds
Calories 458kcal
Author Mike

Instructions

  • Fire up your Char-Broil Big Easy.
  • Remove the roast from the bag. Do not remove it from the twine netting.
  • Sprinkle your rub on all sides of the roast, rubbing it in as you go.
  • Place roast in the Big Easy basket and lower into the cooker.
  • After 45 minutes, begin checking the meat temperature every 5 minutes or so. Once it reaches 165 F remove the roast.
  • Let rest 15 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Calories: 458kcal | Protein: 98g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 245mg | Sodium: 934mg | Potassium: 1098mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 91IU | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Spicy Sausage Skillet

This spicy sausage skillet dinner disappeared around here really fast. It was really good, and really kicked up. It may not be the sexiest dish I’ve ever made, but it was one of the most flavor-packed ones.

Spicy Sausage Skillet

My wife asked me to make this spicy sausage skillet again before we were even done with the first serving. I made this in my cast iron skillet. You could use any good ole skillet, I just happen to like cooking in cast iron whenever I get thee chance. I have a small collection of Lodge skillets. Might as well use them and use them often, I say!

Also try my rodeo breakfast skillet.

Spicy Sausage Skillet
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Spicy Sausage Skillet

This spicy sausage skillet dinner disappeared around here really fast. It was really good, and really kicked up.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword breakfast, skillet
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 397kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil over medium high heat in a 12″ cast iron (or oven-proof) skillet. Add sausage and brown.
  • Stir in the onion flakes, garlic powder, chicken broth, Rotel, cream, pasta, and Creole seasoning.
  • Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook until the pasta is tender.
  • Stir in half of the cheese.
  • Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top and place under the broiler until melted.
  • Serve garnished with the green onions.

Nutrition

Calories: 397kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 1261mg | Potassium: 492mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1034IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 200mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.