Beer Can Turkey

Get ready to take your turkey game to the next level with this Beer Can Turkey recipe that combines smoky, tender meat with a burst of hoppy goodness! Picture this: a 14-pound bird perched proudly on a can of your favorite local brew, seasoned to perfection with Plowboys BBQ Yardbird Rub, and injected with buttery, honey-infused goodness. Whether you’re firing up your pellet grill for a backyard feast or just looking to impress at your next gathering, this turkey is sure to be the star of the show—juicy, flavorful, and made even better with a splash of beer and a side of irresistible pan drippings!

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INGREDIENTS

  • 14 lb turkey
  • Plowboys BBQ Yardbird Rub
  • 32 oz of your favorite local beer (we used Central Standard Brewing Lazer Fog Light Show IPA)
Injection:
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tbsp Cattleman’s Grill Butcher House Brine
  • 1 tbsp Reida Farm Kansas Wildflower Honey

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Preheat your Yoder Smokers YS640S Pellet grill to 375ºF, set up for indirect grilling (diffuser installed) with the top shelf removed.
  2. Whisk the melted butter with the Cattleman’s Grill Butcher House Brine and Reida Farm Kansas Wildflower Honey.
  3. Inject the turkey with the butter mixture, starting in the breasts, then in the legs and thighs.
  4. Place the turkey on top of a large can of beer, then place on a foil lined sheet pan.
  5. Season the turkey skin with Plowboys BBQ Yardbird Rub.
  6. Add an additional can of beer to the pan, and about one cup of water to keep the drippings from burning onto the pan.
  7. Place the pan on the right side of the grill (away from the fire box) and cook to an internal temperature of 155ºF in the breasts, about 2 hours 45 minutes.
  8. Remove the turkey from the grill and rest for about 20 minutes before slicing. Carve the turkey, then use the pan drippings to add extra moisture to the sliced and/or shredded turkey.