Perfect turkey in a Weber kettle for beginners

This video is for all you Weber BBQ beginners out there who want to roast a turkey in a Weber kettle.

I'll show you how to cook a perfect turkey in your kettle, it's easy and tastes delicious! This is seriously the perfect turkey recipe for beginners.

Watch this video before the holiday season starts so that you can have an amazing Christmas meal. It will look like you are cooking the best dinner ever! Nope, just a simple turkey on the Weber kettle, that will wow your family.

Using an easy brine to keep the bird moist, then adding plenty of flavour with some compound butter and dry seasoning.

So if you're looking for an easy way to impress your family with some tasty food at Christmas or any other time of year - let me show you how!

As always, cheers for watching.



Turkey Rub:

2 tablespoons kosher salt
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
2 teaspoons black pepper
4 teaspoons dried thyme
4 teaspoons dried rosemary
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons onion powder





Turkey Brine:
2 litres (1/2 gallon) of apple juice
1 cup of kosher salt
1 cup of brown sugar
A head of garlic (cut in half)
5cm piece (2”) of ginger (sliced)
4 x Oranges (quartered)
1/3 cup of apple cider vinegar
Water — (enough to cover turkey)
1 tablespoon of chili pepper flakes
Bag of ice

Into the birds cavity while brining:
2 x Fresh rosemary sprig
2 x Fresh thyme sprigs
2 x Fresh sage

Compound Butter:
250 grams of softened salted butter
1 tablespoon of dried rosemary
1 tablespoon of dried thyme
1 teaspoon of garlic powder
1 teaspoon of onion powder
½ teaspoon of fine black pepper



Items Used:

57cm (22”) Weber Kettle
Chimney Starter
JG BBQ Offset Plate
Brining bucket


Feeds: 8

Preparation Time: 12 hours

Cook Time: 2 hours

Cuisine: Australian / American


Hydration: 4 x beers

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