Rotisserie Turkey Recipe

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Rotisserie Turkey
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  1. Remove parts from turkey cavity. Remove and discard fat from just inside the body and neck cavities. Rinse turkey inside and out under cold running water, and pat dry inside and out with paper towels. Rub turkey cavities with both halves of cut lemon, squeezing lemon gently.
  2. Combine kosher salt, pepper, orange zest, and garlic in a small bowl. Rub mixture inside body and neck cavities of turkey.
  3. Gently lift turkey skin from the sides, and slide frozen butter pieces underneath, without breaking the skin. Rub outside of turkey with softened butter.
  4. Tie wings and legs of turkey to the body with kitchen string so they won't scrape against the grill.
  5. Turn all gas grill burners on high for 5 minutes or until grill is hot. Turn off all burners except one, and place a metal drip pan under spit where turkey will cook. Add chopped onion and 1 cup water to drip pan. (The pan will catch drippings and prevent flare-ups.) Place turkey on rotisserie, and secure according to manufacturer's directions.
  6. Start motor; adjust turkey if necessary so it remains balanced for even cooking. Grill turkey, moderating burner if necessary to keep grill temperature at 350°, 10 to 15 minutes per pound or until thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the thigh reads 180° (about 2 to 2 1/2 hours). Baste turkey every 20 to 30 minutes with pan juices. If water in pan starts to evaporate, add more hot water, 1/4 cup at a time.
  7. Remove turkey from grill spit, and place on cutting board. Cover with foil, and let stand 20 minutes before carving.
  8. Meanwhile, pour juices from drip pan into a 4-cup measure. After fat rises to the surface, spoon 1/4 cup of fat into a medium saucepan; discard any remaining fat. Add orange juice and, if necessary, chicken stock to drippings to make 4 cups. Heat saucepan over medium-high heat; add flour, and cook, whisking constantly, 1 minute. Add drippings mixture, and cook, stirring constantly, 5 minutes or until gravy thickens and boils. Season with kosher salt and pepper.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 8391.19 Kcal (35132 kJ)
Calories from fat 3347.17 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 371.91g 572%
Cholesterol 4009.83mg 1337%
Sodium 6975.92mg 291%
Potassium 12834.51mg 273%
Total Carbs 72.83g 24%
Sugars 12.77g 51%
Dietary Fiber 10.24g 41%
Protein 1206.41g 2413%
Vitamin C 92.8mg 155%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 14%
Iron 58mg 322%
Calcium 804.8mg 80%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 143.38 Kcal (600 kJ)
Calories from fat 57.19 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.35g 572%
Cholesterol 68.52mg 1337%
Sodium 119.2mg 291%
Potassium 219.3mg 273%
Total Carbs 1.24g 24%
Sugars 0.22g 51%
Dietary Fiber 0.17g 41%
Protein 20.61g 2413%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 155%
Iron 1mg 322%
Calcium 13.8mg 80%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 198
    Points
  • 213
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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