Ingredients
- 2 Lb. thick-sliced applewood bacon
- 2-3 tbsp. olive oil for a 14 Lb. turkey
- 1 solution-free turkey
- Rub-A-Dub BBQ Rub to taste
Grill & Cooking Supplies
- Charcoal or Pellet Grill
- Grill/Meat Thermometer
How to make bacon-wrapped turkey
Step 1 Preheat Grill and Prep Turkey
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Step 2 Smoke Your Turkey
Place the turkey on the grill and let it smoke for 1 hour.
Step 3 Prep the Bacon Blanket
Lay 7 pieces of bacon vertically on aluminum foil, then weave 7 more pieces of bacon horizontally in and out of the vertical strips. If you start weaving from the left, weave the second slice of bacon from the right, and so on, until you have 14 slices cross-hatched.
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Step 4 Place the Bacon on the Turkey
After 1 hour of cooking, crank the temp up to 350°F. Add the bacon blanket by taking the foil and flipping the weave onto the top of the turkey.
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Step 5 Finish Cooking the Turkey
Close the lid and let the turkey cook for 2-3 Hours, or until a minimum internal temp of 165˚.
Step 6 Remove from Grill
Take the turkey out of the grill and remove the bacon weave from the turkey. Save the bacon for a snack or other meal.
Step 7 Slice Turkey and Serve
Let the turkey rest for five minutes before slicing, then enjoy a delicious holiday meal with the family!
