Bird size limit?

[jitsntricks]

Planning on doing a turkey on my PBC this year. I'm planning on hanging it because it's a 20 lb bird. If I recall correctly there's sort of a sweet spot with bird size with the PBC, something around 15-17 lbs? Anyway, anyone have experience with a bigger bird hanging in the PBC? I know you can cook 2 turkeys at a time but they are obviously smaller birds. I'M just not looking to burn the part close to the coals.

TIA

[Jerod Broussard]

Watch your drumsticks and wrap them with foil before they turn to jerky, they will likely dry out well before the rest of the bird. Wings may also need a wrap before it is done.

[HawkerXP]

+1

[jitsntricks]

Thanks! I am planning on tucking the wings a well as tying the legs together so the bird isn't splayed out and will hopefully not dry out as fast

[HawkerXP]

Also, be quick with replacing the lid if you had to open it up for some reason. Turkey drippings takeoff like its jet fuel!

[jitsntricks]

Thanks. I might try and sprits the breast with some "I can't believe it's not butter".. Or should I skip that?

[HawkerXP]

Oh no. I never sprits. No need with the PBC. The drippings creat a for that keeps things nice and moist.

[Jerod Broussard]

I wouldn't tie up or tuck in anything.

[jitsntricks]

Why not?

[Jerod Broussard]

jitsntricks I want all of the skin surfaces exposed to achieve proper pasteurization as early as possible.

[Jim White]

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Oh wait. That's probably not the bird you're talking about.

Never mind.