Turkey time

toolndie7

Yeah yeah another newbie askin about turkeys.
I've read all about the mad max method for my bird. What worries me is the timing, bird is 20lbs and I've got a large egg so I think spatchcocking is out. I figured 4-5hrs at 325-350 indirect. What's the more experienced opinions for timing?

Mickey

Spatchcock isn't out

toolndie7

Mickey said:

Spatchcock isn't out

Really? I would have guessed it would be way too big layed out. 

Thomasc18

I cooked one for the first time a few weeks back. 21lb bird @ 350 took a little over 4hrs. Cooked indirect. 

Feeley01

Anyone else have a hard time finding a turkey baster that fits through grill plate? If spatchcock how do you baste with drippings?

Florida Grillin Girl

I did a 21 lb. spatchcock turkey in a large. It took 3 hours at 325.

toolndie7

I guess I should really see what kind of setup I can configure now. Thank you for the input. I'll let you know how it turns out. 

Mickey

Feeley01 said:

Anyone else have a hard time finding a turkey baster that fits through grill plate? If spatchcock how do you baste with drippings?

Sorry but i only cook direct: No drippings. 

toolndie7

Two firsts for me, egging in this temp and doing a 20+lb spatchcocked turkey direct. After reading a couple posts by @FaceDance and talking to him I decided to try it. Did a @Mickey coffee rub and it Came out awesome in about 2.5hrs 
Sitting on a Large big green egg factory grate atop an adjustable rig.