I'm new here. A couple of days ago I was lurking, and several people were questioning the possibility of placing a turkey on a rack on top of the grate. I don't find them now, but will answer anyway. DON'T DO IT! I smoked a 12 lb turkey that way Thanksgiving . There is insufficient room at the top and the lid. I think the lid may have actually touched the breast. Regardless, my otherwise beautiful bird had a large white strip that appeared uncooked. It wasn't uncooked, but it wasn't perfect either.