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Grilled Sweet Potatoes with Pecan Butter

These grilled sweet potatoes with pecan butter are a favorite Thanksgiving dish for us. It’s a bit sweet, a lot easy, and very tasty. You can make it ahead of time and cook it on-site, in the oven or on a grill (which is how I do it). The beauty of cooking sides on the grill at Thanksgiving is that it helps free up the oven, which is so often crammed full of food. These potatoes come out slightly sweet, but with a nice edge thanks to the onion. Sweet potatoes and onion make for a wonderful combination.

Grilled Sweet Potatoes with Pecan Butter

Two Easy Steps

There are basically two parts to these potatoes. First, you grill the potatoes and sweet onions and a bit of oil in foil packets until they are tender. Then, you spoon on a sweet nutty cinnamony topping and let that get all melty happy. Serve them up in the foil packets or put them into a large bowl and serve family style.

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Weber 3 Piece Stainless Steel Premium Tool Set, Black

I also make a spiral version of these grilled sweet potatoes with pecan butter.

Grilled Sweet Potatoes with Pecan Butter
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Grilled Sweet Potatoes with Pecan Butter

These grilled sweet potatoes with pecan butter are a favorite Thanksgiving dish for us. It’s a bit sweet, a lot easy, and very tasty. You can make it ahead of time and cook it on-site, in the oven or on a grill (which is how I do it). 
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword butter, grilled, pecans, sweet potatoes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 407kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

  • 4 large sweet potatoes peeled and cut into 1/4″ thick slices
  • 1 large sweet onion sliced thin and separated into rings
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • â…“ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ cup pecans toasted, chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat grill to medium, about 425 degrees.
  • Place potato slices and onion rings on a large sheet of aluminum foil.
  • Brush with oil.
  • Place another sheet of foil over potatoes and seal along edges.
  • Place on grill for 20-30 minutes or until potatoes are fork tender.
  • In a small bowl, mix the butter, sugar, salt and cinnamon.
  • Stir in pecans.
  • Open packets and top with pecan butter.
  • Serve.

Notes

Do not cook the packets over direct heat or the potatoes will tend to burn.

Nutrition

Calories: 407kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 228mg | Potassium: 855mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 32475IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 89mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Weber 6493 21-Inch 3-Sided Grill Brush

Southern Creamed Corn

My wife and I just love sweet corn from My Dad’s Sweet Corn, a farm in nearby Tipton, Indiana. She asked that I make a traditional Southern creamed corn using some of the corn we had on hand. I didn’t hesitate. This version is exactly what you expect – creamy and sweet. And packed with fantastic fresh corn flavor. Nothing beats it.

Southern Creamed Corn

Fresh Is Best. But….

I prefer to use fresh corn when I make southern creamed corn, but the season is short here in Indiana. And worse, winter is long. It’s not quite the same, but when I can’t get fresh corn I use the corn I’ve put up for winter. Or I’ll use the canned or frozen stuff. For the canned I make sure it’s well-drained first. For frozen I make sure it’s thawed.

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Also try my deconstructed Mexican street corn and my slow cooker creamed corn.

Southern Creamed Corn
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Southern Creamed Corn

This recipe is exactly what you expect – creamy and sweet. And packed with fantastic fresh corn flavor. Nothing beats it.
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword corn, creamy, southern
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 151kcal
Author Based on a recipe from the The Neelys

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • If you’re using fresh corn, scrape the kernels from the cobs. Try and save any corn liquid from the cobs too.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar and flour.
  • Stir in salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Add the corn, cream and water and stir gently.
  • Heat a large skillet with the bacon grease over medium heat.
  • Once hot add the corn mixture.
  • Turn heat down to medium-low and cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in the butter just before serving.

Notes

Save your grease next time you make bacon and store it in the freezer for recipes like this.

Nutrition

Calories: 151kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 19mg | Potassium: 28mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 443IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Lasagna

This is an adaptation of my mom’s lasagna, my favorite thing to eat as a kid. I could not stop eating this then, and I cannot stop eating it now.

Is it authentic? Nah. Is it stick-to-your-ribs good? Oh yeah. It also freezes great, which is good because this makes a big ole batch.

Lasagna

Too Good To Rest

I have only complaint about this lasagna. In all my years I have NEVER been able to let it rest long enough to firm up. I have never been able to get a pretty picture of it. Believe me, I have tried and tried. I just end up cutting off a big ole piece before it gets set up. So, that’s why it sags in the picture. It’s a good sag, though.

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Did you know that its super easy to make lasagna on a grill?

Lasagna
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Lasagna

This is an adaptation of my mom’s lasagna, my favorite thing to eat as a kid. I could not stop eating this then, and I cannot stop eating it now.
Course Main
Cuisine Italian
Keyword lasagna
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 335kcal
Author Mike’s Mom

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

Note: Total cook time does not include the time to make the meat sauce

  • Preheat oven to 325 F.
  • Spray a 9″ x 13″ baking dish with non-stick spray.
  • Cook noodles per package instructions. Drain well.
  • First, spread a little sauce out on the bottom of the baking dish.
  • Then, layer the ingredients in the following order.
  • Try to divide the ingredients evenly between each layer, but you don't have to be picky about it. They'll all get gooey melty lovely in the oven.
  • Noodles
  • Sauce
  • Ricotta
  • Mozzarella
  • Parmesan
  • Repeat for 3 total layers.
  • Bake for 45 minutes or until bubbly hot. Let rest (yeah, right) 10-15 minutes before serving.

Notes

This lasagna freezes very well for later.

Nutrition

Calories: 335kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 52mg | Sodium: 338mg | Potassium: 156mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 456IU | Calcium: 326mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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BBQ Hot Dog Appetizers

One of my favorite things about Thanksgiving dinner is the big selection of appetizers. You gotta have something to munch on while you’re waiting on the meal to get ready. These little BBQ hot dog appetizers are very easy, but also very tasty. Sure you can cheat and just toss some dogs with store-bought BBQ sauce. But, you’ll find that this homemade version is oh so much better.

BBQ Hot Dog Appetizers

The Perfect Super Bowl Snack

Of course, you can eat these any time of the year. They’re the perfect kind of treat that can be thrown together quickly when watching the big game.

This same recipe for BBQ hot dog appetizers would also be great with smoke sausages cut into bite-sized pieces.

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Also try my BBQ pinwheels.

BBQ Hot Dog Appetizers
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BBQ Hot Dog Appetizers

These little BBQ hot dog appetizers are very easy, but also very tasty. Sure you can cheat and just toss some dogs with store-bought BBQ sauce, but you’ll find that this homemade version is oh so much better.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword barbecue, BBQ, hot dogs
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 177kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Melt the butter in medium sauce pan over medium heat.
  • Add the onion and saute until it just starts to soften.
  • Add the ketchup, vinegar, water, mustard, paprika and Worcestershire sauce. Stir. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.
  • Taste and add hot sauce if desired.
  • Add the hot dogs and simmer until warm. Serve warm.

Notes

Also try dipping these in mustard!

Nutrition

Calories: 177kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 585mg | Potassium: 179mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 135IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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TableCraft 3-Piece Nostalgia Squeeze Bottle Set, 12-Ounce

Homemade Catalina Salad Dressing

We loved this simple and delicious homemade Catalina salad dressing. Why would you buy dressing at the store when you can make an even better version at home? Just toss some simple ingredients that you probably already have on-hand into a blender. Pulse a few times, then transfer to a Mason jar. You end up with a fantastic tasting dressing. And you have a healthier dressing for a fraction of the cost of store-bought.

For a little different flavor, substitute honey for the white sugar.

Homemade Catalina and Italian Salad Dressings

Homemade Dressings Are Always Better

On the right is my homemade Italian dressing. It’s not only great tasting too, it is also just as easy to make as this Catalina dressing.

Check out my new site, Dress My Salad, for more great salad dressing ideas!

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Kakamono 2-pack Porous Squeeze Bottles,Leak Proof Refillable Condiment Container for Kitchen Use,Salad Dressings,top dispensers for ketchup mustard mayo hot sauces olive oil(10 oz)

This dressing is great on my Mason jar salad.

Homemade Catalina and Italian Salad Dressings
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Homemade Catalina Salad Dressing

We loved this simple and delicious homemade Catalina salad dressing. Why would you buy dressing at the store when you can make an even better version at home? Just toss some simple ingredients that you probably already have on-hand into a blender.
Course Salad Dressing
Cuisine American
Keyword homemade salad dressing
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 2 cups
Calories 1434kcal
Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Place all but the onion in a blender.
  • Pulse a few times.
  • Add white onion to taste and blend until smooth.
  • Store in the fridge.

Notes

Stir or shake before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 1434kcal | Carbohydrates: 122g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 110g | Saturated Fat: 89g | Sodium: 3062mg | Potassium: 277mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 117g | Vitamin A: 578IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Beans and Weenies

These are not the beans and weenies you may have eaten as a kid. Not even close. Smoky bacon, sweet baked beans, and kickin’ jalapenos. You definitely won’t confuse them with the canned version. And you definitely won’t confuse them with the potluck version that uses lil ole chopped up hot dogs.

Beans and Weenies

Not Like The Canned Stuff

You can use any store-bought sausage in this dish. But for a really tasty version, use some fresh sausage from a local butcher. Nothing beats fresh sausage, no matter what the dish is!

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Also try my smoked blueberry beans and weenies.

Beans and Weenies
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Beans and Weenies

These are not the beans and weenies you may have eaten as a kid. Not even close. Smoky bacon, sweet baked beans, and kickin’ jalapenos. You definitely won’t confuse them with the canned version
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword beans, hot dogs
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 412kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 F.
  • Simmer sausages in 2″ of water for 10 minutes.
  • Cut bacon into 1/2″ pieces and cook in a large saute pan until almost crisp. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate. Reserve the drippings.
  • Add sausage to saute pan and brown lightly on all sides. Remove.
  • Spray a 9″ x 13″ baking dish with non-stick spray. Add in the beans, garlic, onion, and pepper. Stir.
  • Place sausage pieces into the bean mixture, pushing them in.
  • Sprinkle top of dish with Worcestershire sauce (I used about 2 tablespoons).
  • Scatter the jalapenos, green onions and thyme over the top of the dish.
  • Spoon a little of the reserved bacon drippings around.
  • Place in oven on a rack above a baking pan (in case some drips down) and bake for 40 minutes or until bubbly hot.

Notes

You can of course make these using hot dogs instead.

Nutrition

Calories: 412kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 52mg | Sodium: 1249mg | Potassium: 776mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 141IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 122mg | Iron: 4mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Sweet-and-Sassy Appetizer Meatballs

Everyone’s seen them. Everyone’s had them. The key to really good appetizer meatballs? The BBQ sauce. And good meatballs too of course. I had some leftover pre-made meatballs, so that’s what I ended up using. The sauce has to be a little sweet. And I want some bite behind that kiss. Know what I mean? These sweet-and-sassy appetizer meatballs are the perfect combination of both.

Sweet-and-Sassy Appetizer Meatballs

Get Sauced

We’re big fans of Grandma Foster’s sauces. The smooth & spicy has just the right amount of kick, and is perfect on ribs, pulled pork… and in these sweet-and-sassy appetizer meatballs! If you don’t have Grandma Foster’s where you’re at, our second-best (and it’s a very close second) is the BBQ sauce from Weber. You can find it at your local grocery store. Of substitute whatever your favorite is. Just make sure it has a little kick to it.

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Crock-Pot 7 Quart Oval Manual Slow Cooker, Stainless Steel (SCV700-S-BR)

Also try my slow cooker bourbon cocktail sausages and my peach and chili sauce meatballs.

Sweet-and-Sassy Appetizer Meatballs
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Sweet-and-Sassy Appetizer Meatballs

Everyone’s seen them. Everyone’s had them. The key to really good appetizer meatballs? The BBQ sauce. And good meatballs too of course.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword meatballs, spicy, sweet
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 324kcal
Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Add cranberry sauce and BBQ sauce to a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook until the cranberry sauce is melted, stirring often.
  • Add the meatballs and cook until heated through, about 10 minutes.

Notes

I served these in a fondue pot to keep them warm, but a crockpot also works well.

Nutrition

Calories: 324kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 433mg | Potassium: 315mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 106IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Bratwurst-Stuffed Mushrooms

I glanced into the fridge while trying to think of something for dinner, and noticed that I had a few bratwurst leftover from a recent cookout. I was going to just slice them and serve them with some spicy mustard for dipping, but I wanted something a bit more… different. So I added them to some portobella caps along with a few other goodies. I served these bratwurst-stuffed mushrooms as a main dish. Instead, you could size them down, using smaller mushrooms, and serve them as appetizers.

Bratwurst-Stuffed Mushrooms

Try These Variations, Too!

To make these bratwurst-stuffed mushrooms even more incredible, grill them over indirect heat on a cedar plank. Soak the plank in water ahead of time for 30 minutes. The cedar really adds an amazing flavor. You can also substitute other types of sausage, like andouille (my favorite), Spanish chorizo, or smoked sausage.

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Weber Deluxe Grilling Basket

My Buffalo chicken stuffed mushrooms are good too! Give them a try!

Bratwurst-Stuffed Mushrooms
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Bratwurst-Stuffed Mushrooms

I served these bratwurst-stuffed mushrooms as a main dish, but you could size them down, using smaller mushrooms, and serve them as appetizers.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword bratwurst, mushroom
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 1531kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

  • 1 pound bratwurst cooked, cut into 1/2" thick pieces
  • 4 large mushrooms stems removed
  • pepperjack cheese shredded
  • Pickled jalapenos sliced. optional

Instructions

  • Fill insides of mushrooms with the bratwurst.
  • Top with cheese.
  • Cook on grill over indirect heat until mushrooms start to soften, about 15 minutes. Alternatively, you can cook them in a 350 F oven.
  • Serve topped with jalapeno slices.

Notes

Use smaller mushrooms to make bite-sized appetizers.

Nutrition

Calories: 1531kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 65g | Fat: 133g | Saturated Fat: 45g | Cholesterol: 336mg | Sodium: 3842mg | Potassium: 1871mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 27IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 130mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Mexican Breakfast Taco

Ok, my Mexican breakfast taco is about the most unauthentic Mexican breakfast dish ever made. But it’s actually quite tasty and it even looks pretty good. This is my take on a breakfast burrito. Chorizo and eggs are two of my favorite things. Specially if we’re talking spicy chorizo. Make sure you use Mexican chorizo. Spanish or Portuguese chorizo is a totally different thing.

Mexican Breakfast Taco

Hard Shells… Or Soft

You can use hard or soft taco shells. I prefer the hard ones. They give a nice crunchy contrast to the texture of the eggs and the toppings. You can do whatever you want with your Mexican breakfast taco!

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Also try my breakfast po boy.

Mexican Breakfast Taco
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Mexican Breakfast Taco

Ok, my Mexican breakfast taco is about the most unauthentic Mexican breakfast dish ever made. But it’s actually quite tasty and it even looks pretty good.
Course Main
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword breakfast, Mexican, taco
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 848kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Betty Crocker

Equipment

Ingredients

For the toppings

  • 4 green onions chopped
  • 1 medium tomato seeded, chopped
  • ½ cup lettuce shredded
  • 1 avocado seeded, skinned and chopped
  • ½ cup salsa

Instructions

  • Heat taco shells per package instructions.
  • Meanwhile, brown the chorizo.
  • Remove from pan.
  • Whisk together the eggs and cream.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Cook until set, 3-4 minutes. They should come out looking almost like an omelet.
  • Roughly chop the eggs.
  • To assemble the tacos, layer chorizo, cheese and eggs in bottom of taco shells.
  • Add toppings as desired.

Notes

Don’t forget a little hot sauce!

Nutrition

Calories: 848kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 61g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 385mg | Sodium: 1417mg | Potassium: 660mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1962IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 311mg | Iron: 4mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Roasted Turkey on the Char-Broil Big Easy

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.

I love my Char-Broil The Big Easy TRU-Infrared Oil-less Turkey Fryer. I originally bought it just for turkey, but now use it for whole chickens and wings… regularly. It cooks all things perfectly, like this roasted turkey.

To make a turkey I inject it with a simple injection sauce (see below). Then I mix a few tablespoons of Todd’s Original Dirt with a little olive oil and rub the bird down good. I fire up the cooker and lower the turkey inside. Exactly two hours (10 minutes/pound) later, the turkey is done perfectly and has a great crispy skin! You don’t have to check on it, adjust the temperature, baste it, turn it, talk to it, hover over it…. nothing! And the meat is soooo tasty and soooo tender and juicy!

Roasted Turkey on the Char-Broil Big Easy

Perfect Turkey, Every Time

This is definitely the way I’m doing all future turkeys! Did I mention the easy cleanup? And the fact that it frees up your oven for making sides?  You can fit up to a 16 pound turkey in this cooker. If you have a really big get-together, you’ll want to buy 2 of them! Actually I already own three. I keep one at my parents for the times we spend the holidays with them and I keep two here at home for those times when I need to cook more than just a single turkey at a time.

Char-Broil The Big Easy Better Basket , Silver
Char-Broil The Big Easy Better Basket , Silver

Serve your turkey with some of my fantastic maple cranberry sauce!

It’s always a good idea to keep a few spare grease trays on hand for your Char-Broil Big Easy.

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Char-Broil 2425514W12 Big Easy Grease Tray, Silver- 5 pack

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

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

I love my Char-Broil The Big Easy TRU-Infrared Oil-less Turkey Fryer. I originally bought it just for turkey, but now use it for whole chickens and wings… regularly. It cooks all things perfectly, like this roasted turkey.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword Big Easy, Char-Broil, turkey
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings 1 turkey
Calories 4727kcal
Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

For the injection sauce

For the rub

For the turkey

  • 10-16 pound turkey rinsed, patted dry
  • Injection sauce above
  • rub above

For the gravy

Instructions

  • Start up the Big Easy.
  • Spray the turkey basket with non-stick spray.
  • Mix the injection ingredients and inject the bird every 1/2"-1".
  • Mix the rub ingredients. Rub mixture all over the outside and inside of the bird.
  • Place turkey into cooking basket and place in cooker.
  • Cook 10 minutes/pound. Check temperature in thighs and breasts to make sure the turkey is done.
  • Let rest 10 minutes before carving.

Notes

Make sure your thermometer isn’t hitting bone or a cavity to ensure accurate measurements.

Nutrition

Calories: 4727kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 700g | Fat: 198g | Saturated Fat: 60g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 2325mg | Sodium: 4532mg | Potassium: 7550mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1909IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 442mg | Iron: 28mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Char-Broil The Big Easy Bunk Bed Basket
Char-Broil The Big Easy Bunk Bed Basket