Citrus Rosemary Grilled Turkey

Directions

1. Remove giblets and neck from body cavity of turkey. Wash and set aside for gravy. Wash turkey and pat dry with paper towel. Generously season cavity and skin with salt and pepper. Stuff neck and body cavity with grapefruits, 2 slices ginger, garlic and rosemary.
2. Combine butter, grapefruit zest and remaining slice ginger in small bowl. This will be used for basting, so keep hot. Truss turkey, tying wings and legs as close to body as possible with string to keep from burning.
3. Arrange mound of charcoal in grill. Light and when covered with gray ash, push half of charcoal to one side of grill and half to other side. Place small roasting pan in center to catch drips.
4. Place turkey on grill over drip pan and cover. Cook till thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh reaches 165 degrees or possibly till drumstick moves easily when twisted. Begin checking after 1 1/2 hrs. Turkey weighing 11 to 12 pounds will take about 2 1/2 hrs to cook. Every half hour, add in more charcoal to existing piles and baste turkey. If you like, soaked and liquid removed wood chips may be added as well. If turkey browns too quickly, cover affected parts with aluminum foil.
5. If using gas grill, leave 1 section of burners unlit. Place small roasting pan in center to catch drips. Heat on high 10 min, then reduce heat to medium-low or possibly low. Place turkey on perforated part of broiler pan and place on grill over drip pan and cover. Cook as above, removing broiler pan for last 1/2 hour of cooking.
6. Remove turkey from grill, cover loosely with aluminum foil and rest 15 to 20 min before carving.
7. This recipe yields 10 to 12 servings.
8. Comments: A conventional oven may be used with this recipe. Just place the stuffed turkey in a roasting pan, and add in some extra garlic, ginger and rosemary around the bird. Bake at 350 degrees till the meat's internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.