Grilled Turkey and Gravy

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I'd like to grill my turkey this Thanksgiving. Cook's Illustrated's method has you put the turkey on a V-Rack on the grill. If I do this I won't have any pan drippings for my gravy.

Is there an advantage to putting the turkey right on the grill? Can I just put my roasting pan + turkey right on the grill?

Best Answer

I grilled my turkey this year, here is how I made the gravy:

  • Cut the wing tips off
  • Make a mirepoix (chopped carrots, celery and onions)
  • Brown the mirepoix really well.
  • Brown the neck, wing tips and giblets (but not the liver-fry that separately and eat it for a snack)
  • Simmer the mirepoix and browned meat bits in a few cups of water for an hour or more to make a rich stock.

  • Add browned mushrooms if you like (adds umami).

    This can all be done while the turkey is being grilled.

    When you take the turkey off, put it on a platter to stand. You will collect some juices in the tray. Use these juices and the stock you made to make the gravy.

See: Making a natural gravy?

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