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Vertical stainless Turkey roaster - Sit it on the grid, or in a drip tray right on the platesetter?

jebeckjr
jebeckjr Posts: 3
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Hi gang,

i just put up my first turkey breast on the Egg, and used a v-rack.  I have the BGE stainless steel vertical rack, but in looking at it, if I were to sit it on the grid, with the bird upright, I don't think I'd get the lid closed.  How are these meant to be used?  I have a circular drip plan that I sit on top of the plate setter.  Should I forgo the grid and just sit it on there?

What works best for you?

Thanks!
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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 35,095
    Welcome aboard and enjoy the journey.  Above all, have fun.
    I'm sure help is available.  Can you post a pic as I am Sunday night LEO confused.
    Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood.  Life is too short for light/lite beer!  Seems I'm livin in a transitional period. CHEETO (aka Agent Orange) makes Nixon look like a saint.  
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  • johnnyp
    johnnyp Posts: 3,932
    Sitting directly on the plate setter will work if
    neccessary.  but use some spare nuts to provide an air gap from the bottom of your drip pan and the platesetter. It will keep your drippings from scortching. 
    XL & MM BGE, 36" Blackstone - Newport News, VA
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  • johnnyp
    johnnyp Posts: 3,932
    And welcome 
    XL & MM BGE, 36" Blackstone - Newport News, VA
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  • Mattman3969
    Mattman3969 Posts: 10,458
    Air gapped drip pan on plate setter and vertical roaster in drip pan.  I've done it this way many of time.  

    You not going to have any difference in the using the Vrack vs the roaster.  For bigger birds I prefer the Vrack. 

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