Molasses Mustard Turkey is a flavorful and delicious main dish to serve for any holiday dinner or large family gathering. This step-by-step recipe includes a simple brine, delicious molasses mustard sauce and full grilling instructions for tender and juicy turkey.

Free up the oven for your next holiday dinner and grill the main dish. Grilled turkey is one of our favorites for Thanksgiving, Christmas or any get together.

Ingredients for Molasses Mustard Turkey:

For the Turkey Brine:

Kosher Salt
Brown Sugar
Water
Ice
Orange
Garlic
Black Pepper

For the Turkey:

Whole Turkey
Molasses
Stone Ground Dijon Mustard
Ketchup
Louisiana Hot Sauce
Granulated Garlic
Kosher Salt
Black Pepper

How to Brine Turkey for Grilling or Smoking:

Make the Brine:

Mix salt, brown sugar and about 6 cups of boiling water together until salt and sugar is dissolved.
Pour mixture into a large pan and add a couple of trays of ice cubes and remaining cold water.
Quarter oranges and squeeze juice into the brine. Add orange rinds to the mixture.
Slice garlic cloves in half an add ground pepper. Stir well.
Remove the neck and gizzards from the turkey and reserve for making turkey stock.
Lower the turkey into the brine. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours and up to 24 hours.
Drain the turkey and discard the brine.

How to Grill Molasses Mustard Turkey:

Prepare a grill fire to 350° using pecan or hickory for smoke flavor.

In a bowl combine molasses, dijon mustard, ketchup, hot sauce, garlic, salt and pepper.

Pat turkey dry with paper towels, inside and out. Place on a rimmed baking sheet.
Carefully separate the skin from the breast and spoon the molasses mustard under the skin, rubbing it all over the breast and around the thighs. Spoon into the cavity and all over the outside of the turkey.

Use butcher twine to truss the turkey, tying up the legs and wings.

Place turkey on the grill over indirect heat. Lower grill temperature to 320° and cook with the grill closed for
Check the turkey about every 30 minutes, turning if it is browning more on one side than the other.
Continue to cook until turkey reaches 160° using a digital meat thermometer the check in the thick part of the thigh, near the bone.

Remove from the grill and tent with foil. Rest turkey for at least 20 minutes before slicing.

HOW LONG TO GRILL TURKEY:

A whole turkey will take about 15 -20 minutes per pound for on the grill, cooking with a grill temperature is between 300° and 350°. Between 3 and 4 hours total cooking time for about a 12- 15 pound turkey. Using a digital thermometer is the best way to make sure the grilled turkey is perfectly cooked.

HOW TO STORE AND REHEAT GRILLED TURKEY:

Turkey should be sliced and removed from the bone. Place in an airtight container or plastic zip top bags and refrigerate up to 3 days. The carcass can be stored in a zip top bag up to 2 days in the refrigerator or frozen to make turkey stock.
Reheat leftover turkey in a pan with a bit of broth or water, cook over medium heat until heated through.
Freeze turkey in a vacuum sealed bag or freezer bag up to 3 months.

More Grilled Turkey Recipes:

Grilled Turkey made with garlic rosemary butter and our favorite dry rub.
Smoked Apple Cider Turkey a crazy-delicious apple cider brines gives this turkey amazing flavor.
Cajun Smoked Turkey is made with homemade blackened seasoning and butter.
Smoked Turkey Breast is a great option for small holiday dinners or to make ahead for sandwiches.

This Molasses Mustard Turkey is full of juicy flavor, if you are looking for an affordable dinner to feed a crowd, give it a try. It’s sure to be a holiday favorite and picks up delicious smoke flavor without drying out with our tried and true brine and grilling method.

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