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unrooly says:
That looks... obscene. (But I'm still hungry.)
btw - what size turkey? You told me last year, but I forgot :)
jonasvonshane says:
usually - 10 lb turkey + 10 gallon metal can (NOTE - if you use a new can, it must be 'pre-burned' to remove the galvinzation (galvination process is toxic)) + 20 lbs charcoal - check in 1 hour, turkey should be done.
I actually use a 20 gallon metal can.
this bird was 13lbs - and i ended up using 30 lbs of charcoal.
charcoal should be lit & ready to go before putting it on/around can (don't want lighter fluid corrupting the turkey's flavor) If you add more charcoal while its cooking, DO NOT use the stuff with the lighter fluid in it.
unrooly says:
maybe I can find the time to do this over at Mom's before it snows. :) (I'm expecting snow before the end of August, btw lol)
unrooly says:
btw - how do I burn the can? Just cook an imaginary turkey? Or hose it down with a blow torch?
jonasvonshane says:
"how do I burn the can? Just cook an imaginary turkey?" that's what i did. (actually did it twice)
suppose a blowtorch would work, but you'd haveta wear a respirator as you don't want to breathe in the toxic fumes.
doing it the other way, you get the coals going, and walk away - let it burn itself out, then do it again.
