Put your Turkey to the Test

WE'RE COMPLETING REINVENTING THE WAY WE COOK TURKEY!

How? By preparing it… in a stainless steel trash can! Do like @lefitcook and take part in our #trashcan challenge. We guarantee it’ll catch your neighbours’ attention, at home or at the campsite!

CARRIBEAN

GRILLED TURKEY

*This video is available in French only.

INGREDIENTS

Turkey 

  • 1 whole turkey, cut into pieces 

 

Marinade 

  • 4 green onions 
  • 1 bunch of cilantro, with stems 
  • 4 garlic cloves 
  • ½ cup (125 ml) ginger 
  • 1 white onion 
  • 3 jalapeno (or serrano) peppers 
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) ground cinnamon 
  • 2 tsp (10 ml) ground cloves 
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) salt 
  • 2 tsp (10 ml) pepper 
  • 2 limes (zest & juice) 
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) dried thyme 
  • ⅓ cup (85 ml) honey 
  • 1 cup (250 ml) water 

 

Dressing 

  • 3 tbsp (45 ml) plain Greek yogurt 
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) light mayo 
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) sugar-free honey mustard (Fitcook Foodz) 
  • 1 lime (zest & juice) 

 

Coleslaw 

  • ¼ white cabbage, chopped 
  • ¼ red cabbage, chopped 
  • 2 carrots, grated 

PREPARATION

1. In a blender, combine all the marinade ingredients and blend until smooth. 

2. Place all the turkey pieces on a tray. Add the marinade, reserving at least 1 cup (250 ml). Let marinate for at least 30 minutes. 

3. Using lit charcoal, a metal garbage can, and a grill, grill the marinated turkey pieces for about 15 to 20 minutes, depending on the grill’s intensity, turning regularly to ensure even cooking. 

4. Towards the end of cooking, brush the turkey pieces with the remaining marinade. 

5. In a large bowl, combine all the dressing ingredients. Season with salt and pepper and whisk. Add the coleslaw ingredients and mix well.

6. Serve the grilled turkey pieces with the coleslaw and the remaining marinade as an additional garnish. 

*Be sure to use a stainless steel trash can or rotisserie, or a charcoal BBQ. You can also cook the turkey pieces in the oven or on the BBQ.

ALTERNATIVE COOKING METHOD #1

Whole Turkey 

If you prefer to cook the whole turkey, it’s possible! You’ll need a rotisserie kit to slowly rotate the turkey inside the garbage can. Cook the turkey with the garbage can lid on until the internal temperature reaches 175°F, which will take about 1 hour and 15 minutes. 

ALTERNATIVE COOKING METHOD #2

On the BBQ 

For wings, drumsticks, and bone-in pieces, cook over medium heat for 30 minutes, turning regularly. 

For other pieces, cook over high heat for 15 minutes, turning regularly. 

FIRST THINGS FIRST: SECURITY ABOVE ALL

Use a clean stainless steel trash can, free from paint or coatings. We’re talking simple, no-frills.

Set up your trash can away from any vegetation and flammable objects. We want to cook a turkey, not start a forest fire!

Wear gloves. Let’s not be the reason they start putting ‘CAUTION: HOT’ on obviously scorching items.
 
Ensure the trash can is stable and won’t tip over. We prefer our turkey on the plate, not on the ground.

Disclaimer: Le Dindon du Québec declines all responsibility for accidents or damage that may occur as a result of using unconventional cooking methods, including cooking in a garbage can. Users must take all necessary precautions to ensure their safety and that of those around them when preparing recipes. They must also take into account the restrictions on outdoor fires issued by the Quebec government and municipalities, as well as prohibitions near forests.

Thank you to Sollio Agriculture for the supply of trash cans!