Turkey in a Weber Grill

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You need a good thermometer. Not the pop-up thing that came with the bird. That thing lies like a used car salesman. Get an instant-read one. Or better yet, a wireless probe you can monitor from your couch.

Cook to 165°F in the thickest part of the breast. But don’t pull it exactly at 165. Pull it at 155 or 160. The temperature will rise another 5–10 degrees while it rests. This is called carryover cooking. It’s science magic.

Rest the turkey for at least 20 minutes. Tent it with foil. Resist the urge to carve immediately. I know you’re hungry. Go eat a roll. The turkey will be there when you get back.

The Final Payoff

When you carve that bird, you’ll see steam rising. You’ll smell smoke and butter and salt. The skin will crunch under your knife. The meat will be so juicy it defies logic.

Your dining room will smell like a backyard campout. Your guests will ask, “How did you cook this?” You can shrug mysteriously. Or you can brag. I recommend bragging. You earned it.

Seriously, try it once. You might never go back to the oven. The oven is for reheating pizza. The Weber is for glory. Now go light some charcoal. I’ll save you a seat at the table.