Turkey Roast on a Spit

By á-74568

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup salad oil
• 1/2 cup lemon juice
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 teaspoon mint flakes
• 1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
• 1 lemon, thinly sliced
• 4-pound frozen turkey roast

Preparation

Step 1

Mix all ingredients except roast. Tie string around frozen roast once lengthwise and 3 or 4 times crosswise. Place roast in shallow glass dish, pour oil mixture over meat. Cover; refrigerate at least 8 hours, turning meat occasionally, Remove meat from marinade; reserve marinade.

Insert spit rod lengthwise through center of roast; secure meat on spit with holding forks. Check balance by rotating spit in palms of hands. Insert meat thermometer in center of meat, making sure it does not touch spit.

Arrange medium-hot coals at back of firebox. place foil drip pan under spit area. Cook roast on rotisserie until done, following cooking directions on package and basting frequently with reserved marinade. Add coals when necessary to maintain even heat.