Because the legs and thighs take longer to cook.

Cooking a turkey on a charcoal grill. Web smother the turkey in the olive oil, coating all over. Place turkey on rack set in rimmed baking sheet and refrigerate uncovered for 24 to 48 hours. Start with a clean grill rack, bottom tray and a disposable drip pan.

Web let turkey sit at room temperature at least 1 hour. Remove the turkey now and place on a grill safe pan so you can collect juices from the turkey to make gravy with. Place in the oven (or on the grill over indirect heat) and roast for 20 minutes.

Reduce the oven temperature to. Trust us, you'll never cook a turkey in the oven agai. These directions are for whole turkeys under 16 lbs.:

Allow the coals to develop a white ash. If your temperature drops or climbs, don’t worry, we have some tips to help troubleshoot some common issues below. Dust liberally over the entire surface with the hardcore carnivore red seasoning.

When the turkey is cooked through and the skin is golden brown, remove it from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes before serving. Whether you're looking to spice up your thanksgiving or just craving some delicious turkey, we've got the step by step guide to grilling the perfect turkey on a weber charcoal grill. Web tie legs together with kitchen twine.

Create two beds of charcoal on opposite sides of the charcoal grate and leave a wide area open in middle. To make this simple and tasty grilled whole turkey you will need: Let burn until ash gray.