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2 turkeys on an XL help

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steventconners20
steventconners20 Posts: 66
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I was planning on doing a 28lb again this year, but couldn't find a turkzilla so I have to go with 2 14lb birds.  I am planning on doing spatchcock raised direct at 375-400.  Will both birds fix on my XL grate or will I have to use my adj rig and do one above the other?

I will use firebricks underneath the birds to make them lay not so flat.  Any advice from an XL user would be appreciated. 

If I have to one above the other how will it affect the cook time with one being direct and the other being indirect?

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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 32,378
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    No XL owner here but would they fit on a single grid if facing in opposite directions?
    Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood. # 38 for the win.  Life is too short for light/lite beer!  Seems I'm livin in a transitional period.
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  • tangogolf719
    tangogolf719 Posts: 3
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    I have a similar question as the OP.  I don't have the adj. rig setup, but would like to cook 2 spatched turkeys (11.5 # each) at the same time on my XL using direct with brick-aided raised grid.  Not sure if they will fit, so I'm curious if anyone has accomplished two of this size at same time.  
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  • Grillmagic
    Grillmagic Posts: 1,600
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    No help here, I am however doing a 18.5 spatched indirect on my XL at 375/400, In the brining process right now.
    Charlotte, Michigan XL BGE
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