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sjturbo
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Nov 23, 2013

Need help with TrashCan Turkey!

Going to try TC Turkey for the first time. Have a 5 Gal bucket. Have a 12lb turkey. Foil base, and plan on 10-12lb charcoal. Any on top? Placing turkey on a "beer can turkey" stand. Am I missing anything? How long should this take? Any suggestions would help! Cooking for four people. Emergency alternative, In & Out Burger is 5 min away;)

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    old_guy
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    Nov 23, 2013
    I just went to U tube and there is all kinds of videos on how to do the fire, the bird etc. it says to use one lb of bricketts to one lb of bird.
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    Francesca_Knowl
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    Nov 23, 2013
    This is a new one for me- I'm hoping this doesn't involve the use of your typical galvanized "trash can"!

    The zinc in that coating gives off toxic fumes when heated, which is why we've all been cautioned for years not to use old galvanized refrigerator grates for campfire cooking.

    Welders are familiar with this hazard, too...see metal fume fever.

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