Barbecued Turkey

Directions

1. 1
   Rinse turkey and pat dry.
2. 2
   Melt butter and add flour to make a paste.
3. 3
   (Paste should be heavy enough to stick to turkey without falling off.)
4. 4
   Prepare grill for indirect cooking with pan under turkey.
5. 5
   While coals are heating, cover turkey in paste.
6. 6
   This prevents the need for basting.
7. 7
   Cook turkey on grill for 13 minutes a pound, or until it reads 170° on meat thermometer.
8. 8
   (Don't touch bone with thermometer.)
9. 9
   Add 8 coals per side every hour until turkey cooks.
10. 10
    This turkey is moist and beautifully pink edged with good smoky flavor.