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Jerk Rubbed Grill Turkey
Description Once you've grilled a turkey breast you'll never want to roast one in the oven again.
Ingredients
At a glance
Main Ingredient
Poultry
Course
Dinner
Lunch
Entrees
Cooking Method
RV Kitchens
Campfire Cooking
Grilling
Cuisine
American
Serves
4-6 per breast half

Fresh or thawed Turkey Breast Split in half 

lime wedges

mesquite wood chips

Jerk Rub Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon onion flakes
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground thyme
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 2 teaspoon dried chives
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Jerk Rub Preparation:

Mix all ingredients together. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dark place. This rub will last several months.

Methods/steps

Turkey Preparation: 

Clean turkey thoroughly.  Pat dry.  Loosen skin.

Pierce turkey breast gently with a fork and then rub with Jerk spice rub.  Let Turkey Breast rest in a cool place for at least 30 minutes.

Wrap turkey bone side down in heavy duty foil and place on a grill preheated to 400° for indirect grilling.  Place mesquite chips in a heat proof/flame proof container or directly on coals.  Cook for and hour to an hour & 1/2 - grilling time will vary based on consistency of heat.  At 30 minutes open the foil packet to expose top of breast.

Turkey is done when juices run clear or a meat thermometer reads 165° when inserted into the thickest part of the breast.

Let rest for 15 minutes then carve and serve with lime wedges. 

Additional Tips
this could be cooked in the oven in an RV but try it on the grill or over a campfire for a real treat.
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