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Just set the turkey on fire

Tjcoley
Tjcoley Posts: 3,551
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Eggless at my sisters and she asked me to grill a turkey. 24 pounder in the oven already. I had asked her to get about a 13 pound bird so I could spatch it on the gasser I guess 20 pounds is close to 13 pounds. I managed to cut out the back and got the gasser to 350 and put on the bird, which barely fit. Looked pretty good for about 20 minutes, so I went in for a drink. Came out 5 minutes later and flames were shooting out of the grill from the drippings on fire. It wasn't easy with the whole grill on fire but I managed to get the turkey off and into a pan. It's now black from the smoke and the bottom is scorched. It's back on the grill in a pan. We'll see what happens. Pics to follow.
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It's not a science, it's an art. And it's flawed.
- Camp Hill, PA
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  • Brianj5685
    Brianj5685 Posts: 57
    Damn gasser!!  Hope it turns out for you
    "Live Fast, Die Fun"

    LBGE

    Roll Tide 
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  • Fred19Flintstone
    Fred19Flintstone Posts: 8,174
    I'm sorry about that, but I can't wait to see the outcome. It's like a disaster movie. Who will make it and who will bite it? Standing by.
    Flint, Michigan
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  • Jeremiah
    Jeremiah Posts: 6,412
    That's the best damn thanksgiving day thread title yet. =D>
    Slumming it in Aiken, SC. 
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  • logchief
    logchief Posts: 1,431
    Wow, that sucks, guess you better get her an Egg for Christmas!!!  Hopefully the drink contained alcohol after that.
    LBGE - I like the hot stuff.  The big dry San Joaquin Valley, Clovis, CA 
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  • Tjcoley
    Tjcoley Posts: 3,551
    It's starting to brown, which is hiding the black oil fire smoke that covered the thing a bit ago. Sorry, but no pics of the flaming bird. I was a bit busy to go in and get a camera.
    __________________________________________
    It's not a science, it's an art. And it's flawed.
    - Camp Hill, PA
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  • Tjcoley
    Tjcoley Posts: 3,551
    Forgot the pic
    __________________________________________
    It's not a science, it's an art. And it's flawed.
    - Camp Hill, PA
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  • Skiddymarker
    Skiddymarker Posts: 8,528
    Tj - you are a true egger - No egg would ever disrespect you like that gasser, damn, a guy can't even go for a drink! You may have already done so, but toss some root veggies, carrot, celery, onion and some citrus juice in that pan - will help ease the dripping char. Good luck, Happy Thanksgiving...
    Delta B.C. - Whiskey and steak, because no good story ever started with someone having a salad!
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  • caliking
    caliking Posts: 19,780
    Good save. Fingers crossed.

    #1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February  2013 • #3 Mini May 2013
    A happy BGE family in Houston, TX.
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  • anton
    anton Posts: 1,813
    Salvageable, good luck, love the post title as well!
    :))
     Using a MBGE,woo/w stone,livin' in  Hayward California," The Heart Of The Bay "
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  • RedSkip
    RedSkip Posts: 1,400
    Definitely salvageable. Just added a little Cajun flavor (blackened - some folks pay high dollar for it).
    Large BGE - McDonald, PA
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  • dldawes1
    dldawes1 Posts: 2,208
    If anyone can, I think you can save it and pull this one off on a gasser...you've got my vote and my confidence !!!!!

    Donnie Dawes - RNNL8 BBQ - Carrollton, KY  

    TWIN XLBGEs, 1-Beautiful wife, 1 XS Yorkie

    I'm keeping serious from now on...no more joking around from me...Meatheads !! 


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  • gpsegg
    gpsegg Posts: 427
    Been there...done that years ago pre-Egg! Had a turkey on a rotisserie over a gas grill . Lots of folks over enjoying themselves and the liquid refreshments. Being the good host, I was socializing and not paying as much attention as I should have. The grease caught fire. SWMBO saw it from the kitchen and it looked scarry since grill was built in against wall of house (with hood) but under eaves. She called fire department. In the meantime , got fire out with baking soda . Fireman arrived in full gear along with police and all was good.They said the hood is what saved the house. Needless to say, I was embarrassed and still hear about it from friends. SWMBO says the turkey was cooked by Jack Daniels!!

    P.S. Although the turkey was charred on the outside, the inside was still moist and delicious! Happy Thanksgiving!
    George
    Palm Beach Gardens, Fl and Blairsville, Ga.
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  • theyolksonyou
    theyolksonyou Posts: 18,459
    At least you didn't have the fire dept involved! That's classic. You definitely win the title of the day so far.
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  • ksmyrl
    ksmyrl Posts: 1,050
    I was certain this was going to be a turkey fryer incident before I opened the thread. I'm laughing out loud. Great post. My brother set his driveway on fire one day frying a bird. He's frying today and I'll see him in a few. After my mad max bird is done. We will have fun comparing the fried bird to the egged bird.
    Fish, Hunt, Cook....anything else?

    1LBGE, 1MMBGE, somewhere near Athens GA
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  • Tjcoley
    Tjcoley Posts: 3,551
    Finished turkeys. The one from the grill is certainly not a Norman Rockwell looking bird. Note the little plastic thingy hasn't popped. I'm trusting the thermopen. The one from the big clock in the kitchen looks pretty. Let Em rest then we'll see how they taste.
    __________________________________________
    It's not a science, it's an art. And it's flawed.
    - Camp Hill, PA
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  • theyolksonyou
    theyolksonyou Posts: 18,459
    That plastic thingy goes into the garbage before the wrapper. First thing to go.
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  • Jstroke
    Jstroke Posts: 2,605
    Good save, looks edible. Next year cook for them
    Columbus, Ohio--A Gasser filled with Matchlight and an Ugly Drum.
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  • Fred19Flintstone
    Fred19Flintstone Posts: 8,174
    You made a great save TJ!
    Flint, Michigan
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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 36,891
    @Tjcoley-regardless of the end-result, that's a hell of a save.  I've been down that road on a T'day visit before-"I can grill one on a gasser that's better than one you can fry..."  I salvaged the bird and the gasser rep as low as it is (as I'm no fan of the fryer gig) and we all lived happily ever-after.  Have a great banquet and Thanksgiving.
    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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  • logchief
    logchief Posts: 1,431
    Nice save, the Bears could use you, but I think that one is hopeless
    LBGE - I like the hot stuff.  The big dry San Joaquin Valley, Clovis, CA 
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  • Tjcoley
    Tjcoley Posts: 3,551
    Thanks everybody. It turned out ok. I had a few folks blind taste test both and nobody could tell.
    __________________________________________
    It's not a science, it's an art. And it's flawed.
    - Camp Hill, PA
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  • Fred19Flintstone
    Fred19Flintstone Posts: 8,174
    TJ FTW!!!!!
    Flint, Michigan
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  • theyolksonyou
    theyolksonyou Posts: 18,459
    Glad it worked out. Now you have a good story with a happy ending. (Cue henapple)
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  • caliking
    caliking Posts: 19,780
    IMO the grill bird looks just fine. The oven bird looks a tad anemic in a way... It's too evenly brown.

    The button thermo mat not have popped because it melted and got stuck :D

    #1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February  2013 • #3 Mini May 2013
    A happy BGE family in Houston, TX.
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  • anton
    anton Posts: 1,813
    Out of the fire and onto the table, I love a good turn around success story, we need more of these.
    :-bd
     Using a MBGE,woo/w stone,livin' in  Hayward California," The Heart Of The Bay "
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  • DMW
    DMW Posts: 13,836
    Nice save TJ!

    They/Them
    Morgantown, PA

    XL BGE - S BGE - KJ Jr - HB Legacy - BS Pizza Oven - 30" Firepit - King Kooker Fryer -  PR72T - WSJ - BS 17" Griddle - XXL BGE  - BS SS36" Griddle - 2 Burner Gasser - Pellet Smoker
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  • Little Steven
    Little Steven Posts: 28,817
    I did that last year at the In-laws. No save for me.

    Steve 

    Caledon, ON

     

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