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Garbage Can Turkey

SUBMITTED BY: GLORIA2003 PHOTO BY: Joshua

"Not the conventional way of cooking a turkey but the results are amazing and the bird tastes wonderful. Seasoning can be added but is not necessary."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 11 stars. This recipe average a 4.3 star rating.
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PREP TIME  30 Min
COOK TIME  2 Hrs
READY IN  2 Hrs 30 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • aluminum foil
  • 15 inch wooden stake
  • 1 (12 pound) whole turkey, neck and giblets removed
  • new 15 gallon metal garbage can with lid

DIRECTIONS

  1. Lay about 3 long sheets of heavy duty aluminum foil out on the grass to make a square about 3x3 feet. Pound the wooden stake into the ground in the center of the aluminum foil.
  2. Fill the lid of the garbage can with a large pile of charcoal, and light. Place the whole turkey (thawed of course) onto the stake, legs down. Turn the garbage can upside down, and place over the turkey. Place piles of lighted coals on the top, and around the sides of the can.
  3. Cook for at least 1 1/2 hours, or keep going until coals go out. Do not lift can during cooking. Brush the charcoal off of the can, and lift off carefully as some heat may rush out when you lift the can. The internal temperature of the turkey should be at least 180 degrees F (83 degrees C) when taken in the thickest part of the thigh.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 16, 2005 by UTM
You don't need to go through that much work. Need the garbage can- no lid. Put stake 2" X 2"... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 2, 2005 by Cookie L
This way to cook turkey is amazing! It's so moist and has a wonderful smokey flavor!! The... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2005 by CHARLES WRIGHT JR.
I have done this garbage can turkey for years.But I have went a little bit modern I now use a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 16, 2007 by gmcbiker
Please do not use a galvanized garbage can. The zinc fumes are toxic. It will also seep into... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 11, 2006 by biscuit5
This is a great way to make turkey, it comes out moist and juicy. I used a beer keg with the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 2, 2005 by JDREFFITT
My dad loves to make this recipe. It's great to make when you are camping. So easy and the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 10, 2007 by ANNEBAUER
I have made turkeys like this for years for our Boy Scout troop. It is easy, delicious, fun,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 29, 2008 by MTPURSE
I've done this many times while camping through the summers. We have found that it doesn't... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 21, 2008 by Fran
I have been doing this for years. We camp and do it there most of the time. the night before... MORE


 
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