jtracy59
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Post by jtracy59 on Mar 20, 2014 8:21:51 GMT -8
My hubby and I have a "unique" way of cooking our turkey - we call it trash can turkey, where we cook it under a trash can with charcoal. Our favorite way of cooking one and hardly any mess to clean up when you are done, with the exception of no grass left when you are done!! LOL!! I have pictures - see if I can figure it out!!
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Mar 20, 2014 8:34:40 GMT -8
Post by jtracy59 on Mar 20, 2014 8:34:40 GMT -8
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Mar 21, 2014 22:43:43 GMT -8
Post by vikx on Mar 21, 2014 22:43:43 GMT -8
I think I need instructions...
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Mar 22, 2014 5:13:37 GMT -8
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Post by jtracy59 on Mar 22, 2014 5:13:37 GMT -8
Sorry the pics are upside down how did that happen? The trash can is galvanized so that needs to be burned off - we use that as an excuse to have a large bonfire and throw the can in - fumes are toxic so walk away for a while Lay tin foil on the ground - we use a 10 gal can- so 3 pieces works - gently press the top of the can on the tin foil so you can see where the center of the can will be and pound your stainless steel stake in the center. Hang your turkey on the stake so the legs are about 2" off the ground - takes some adjusting!! Once that is ready , season your turkey, hang it on the stake and carefully put the burned off can over the top. We only use about a 10-12 # turkey. Then pour charcoal all around the outside of the can, leaving a little space between charcoal and can for air flow and put about 12-14 briquettes on the top. Squirt lighter fluid on, light it and wait. Once the charcoal is white (hubby says when they are ready for a steak) time for 1 hour 20 minutes. Use a shovel to gently pull the charcoal away and using welding gloves pull the can. Turkey is done pull it off the stake and let it rest a bit. Enjoy! Turkey is moist and there is never any left!
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Mar 22, 2014 22:01:42 GMT -8
Post by vikx on Mar 22, 2014 22:01:42 GMT -8
MMMMMmmmm. Thanks Jtracy..
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Mar 23, 2014 4:46:14 GMT -8
Post by bigbill on Mar 23, 2014 4:46:14 GMT -8
Sounds fantastic, a new thing to try.
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jtracy59
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Mar 23, 2014 6:23:26 GMT -8
Post by jtracy59 on Mar 23, 2014 6:23:26 GMT -8
it is so much fun to see the look on everyone's faces when they realize you really did cook a turkey under there! HA!! We do this every year for a local community potluck - so much fun!!
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Mar 24, 2014 3:09:56 GMT -8
Post by txoil on Mar 24, 2014 3:09:56 GMT -8
Looks like fun. I will always prefer the Cajun fried turkey, but that is a neat way of doing it also.
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Post by HOTRODPRIMER on Apr 2, 2014 11:37:20 GMT -8
More that 40 years ago I took over the job of holiday or special occasion Turkey Smoker,,I tried the fried turkey deal but my family didn't care for it,I'm sure it's what you get use to. My first turkey that I took to my parents for Christmas my mom said she would never cook a turkey again,I was kinda glad,I loved my mom and she was a wonderful cook but honestly her turkeys were drier than the Sahara! Danny
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