Let's Talk BBQ
FORUM SPONSORS => Pit Barrel Cooker Co. => Topic started by: Lemonhead78 on November 21, 2017, 05:48:27 AM
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I do not own the turkey hanger. I just have the basic hooks. I have a 17 pound turkey and was just wondering your opinions. Do I hang it or just put on grate ?
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You can use multiple hooks. Or you could cook it on the grate. I would be tempted to use 2 hooks "chain-linked" together lengthwise...and split the turkey in half - lengthwise. Then I would hang the turkey much like doing chicken splits.
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Noah does have a video on the PBC site that shows how to hang the turkey with hooks. I have tried it, a little tricky. I would just set it on the grate and take it easy.
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Thanks guys. I seen the video where he uses 4 hooks. It just got me wondering if their would be any noticeable difference if I were to just cook on the grate. It seems like a pain and I'm not sure if it's worth it.
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I honestly cook a lot of items on the grate, there is very little I hang other than ribs.
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Either hanging or on the grate, you will get the same great tasting grub from the grease fog. Promise. :)
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Sorry if I'm being a pain now. I'll use the grate but now I wonder if I should do it breast side up or down or a combination of both. Decisions decisions
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Breast side up my friend. No reason to flip it around :)
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I do not own the turkey hanger. I just have the basic hooks. I have a 17 pound turkey and was just wondering your opinions. Do I hang it or just put on grate ?
I would think that a 17 pounder's height would not fit on the grate (too high to close the lid?). Last year I did mine with 4 hooks. It was a bit of a pain but came out nice. This year I am going to spatchcock my 14 pounder on the grate so hopefully it will come out delicious as well. Happy Thanksgiving everyone
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Well........ my turkey fell off the hooks. It was cooking so nicely too. Smelled amazing. I was still able so somewhat eat some of it :(. Getting out a huge bird burning in the coals was quite challenging. I ended up using a large bathroom towel and held my breath leaned in and grabbed it. On thanksgiving night I ordere the turkey hanger.