What's the mad max-imum size?

mcarr

I've got 16 people coming over for Thanksgiving. Using the mad max approach, what's the biggest turkey I can realistically cook on a large BGE?

WessB

A "search" will reveal all the info you should need..

http://www.eggheadforum.com/index.php?searchword=largest+turkey&bodysearch=1&dtstart=0&dtrange=0&orderby=score&pagelength=50&returnfirst=0&option=com_simpleboard&Itemid=112&func=search

Grandpas Grub

 
I have done a 25# bird once, had to remove the dome thermometer. I try to find a 23# or less bird and that has worked fine.

If you play around with your setup that will give you some more vertical room.

Store bought turkey pan with BGE V rack works great. If the bird is big I will use the Spider and a little less lump.


GG

Little Steven

Kent,

Nice looking bird! I have done 28# but I have a low profile pan with a trivet in it. Have to take some fat out of the pan with a bulb baster during the cook.

Steve

Grandpas Grub

 
That's good to know. The V Rack puts the bird up quit a bit above the pan itself. I wanted quite a bit of liquid below the bird only because I didn't scorching and didn't want to have to go out and check it all the time.

I have to go get a bird for Sunday and will try to find a 28#'r. They are surcharging for birds above 21# out here - higher price per pound for the bigger birds.

This year I am going to try a maple/butter coating for the skin to see if I can get a richer look on the bird.

I love turkey on the egg.

Kent

Little Steven

I usually do two now and a couple of prime ribs. Big crowd at Christmas. Thanksgiving isn't mine.

Steve

Photo Egg

Great posts as always.
A little cherry wood will also add to your color.
Be sure to post you big bird.
Great night to you.