Cast Iron Dutch Oven

Turk

Santa brought a 20 inch Bayou Classic dutch oven. I think Santa intended it to be used to do a Mad Max turkey for New Years Day. The big question was, would it fit in a large BGE. The assembled masses should know that it will fit provided you use the Spider with the Ceramic Store 13 inch stone under it for a barrier. Wish me luck. I have cooked almost daily on the Egg since I got it last March but I have never done the Mad Max turkey.

Kentucky Wildcat Fan

I tried the mad max turkey on thanksgiving for the first time. It was a big hit and one of the best turkeys I've ever had.

Turk

That wwas supposed to be a 20 quart not 20 inch. Sorry.

Turk

I am looking forward to the attempt. What kind of pot did you use?

Kentucky Wildcat Fan

I used my rib rack with a baking pan underneath.

Turk

Looks good. Thanks.

Grandpas Grub

 
I was wondering as the large grid is 18".

GG

loco_engr

LOL . . . had me scratching my head!
Thanks for the correction.

srq2625

Congrats on the DO! Maybe someday, I'll figure out something to do with one and then have the ammunition to convince the SO that I need one

To answer your question, according to

http://www.bayouclassicdepot.com/7420_cast_iron_dutch_oven.htm

the 20QT CIDO specs out at 16 3/8" x 6 3/8" (dia x height) - so, I'm thinking it'll fit with a little room to spare. There might even be room around it for fire exhaust gasses. Wow - that thing is just huge!

SmokeyPitt

Perhaps someone with more experience than me will chime in- but to be honest I'm not sure a DO is the best choice for the MM turkey. The DO might get too hot and burn your drippings.

A DO is great for chili and lots of things- but I think a disposable roasting pan might serve you better for the turkey.

BigA

that is a great gift, but you dont need a dutch oven to make a mad max turkey. you should have been cooken turkey from day 1. use a any pan that will hold the bird.