Barbecue Spice-Brined Grilled Turkey - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 12

Dinner

This Barbecue Spice-Brined Grilled Turkey is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Claire Saffitz Also known as the one-hour turkey, this spatchcocked bird (ask your butcher, or go to bonappetit.com/spatchcock) will free up your oven.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons hot smoked paprika
1 tablespoon dried savory
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon mustard powder
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 cup (packed) plus 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
1/2 cup kosher salt
1 (12-14 pound) turkey, halved (backbone removed, breastbone split)
Vegetable oil (for grill)

Instructions

Mix paprika, savory, cumin, mustard powder, cayenne, and 1/4 cup brown sugar in a small bowl. Transfer 3 Tbsp. spice mixture to a medium bowl; mix in salt and remaining 3 Tbsp. brown sugar. Set remaining mixture aside for the next day. Cover turkey with dry brine, packing on until you've used it all. Chill on a rimmed baking sheet uncovered 8 –12 hours.
Thoroughly rinse turkey to remove brine; pat dry. Rub with reserved spice mixture and let sit 2 hours to bring to room temperature.
Prepare grill for medium-high, indirect heat (for a charcoal grill, bank coals on one side of grill; for a gas grill, leave one or two burners off) and lightly oil grates. If using wood chips: Scatter over coals, if using a charcoal grill; place in a disposable foil pan and set over lit burner, if using a gas grill.
Place turkey, skin side up, over indirect heat, breast halves facing each other, with legs closest to direct heat. Place oven thermometer in center of indirect heat zone; cover. Grill 20 minutes, then rotate halves so neck end is closest to coals. Check temperature inside grill; thermometer should register 325 ºF (open or close vents as needed). Continue to grill turkey, checking for doneness after 20 minutes, then again every 10 minutes, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of breast registers 150 ºF, about 1 hour total.
If desired, carefully move turkey over direct heat and turn skin side down. Grill to lightly char skin, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a platter and let rest at least 30 minutes before carving.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barbecue Spice-Brined Grilled Turkey good for PCOS?

Yes, this Barbecue Spice-Brined Grilled Turkey recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Dinner with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dinner. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

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This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 12 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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