First Turkey on the PBC

[Buannaich]

Turned out supermoist. Brain dead easy to cook a on a PBC.
16 pounds it took 2 hours 30 min at 330 degrees. Had to slide some folded tin foil to crack the lid a wee bit to get the temp up to 330. No rub this time as I just wanted to see what the turkey would be like without.
Small chunk of oak. 28 degrees out when I started the charcoal 40 degrees at the end of the cook. No wind.

I've had the PBC for six months. Almost bought the PBC jr. Glad I got the full size the larger as the real estate gets used.
A thanks to everyone for all the tips and ideas. The Pit is an amazing resource.

[Nate]

That’s a good lookin bird. Congrats on the cook.

[RonB]

+ 1 on the good lookin' bird.

[phoccer]

Thanks for posting. Getting ready to attempt my first turkey on Thanksgiving. I'll target those higher temps for my cook and see how it goes.

[shify]

Awesome. Gonna embark on my first PBC turkey (2 actually) on thanksgiving. Looking forward to it

[Jerod Broussard]

Greate job! Yeah, it was originally dubbed the Poultry Barrel Cooker. (kidding of course)

[Steve R.]

That's a great looking turkey! Better not leave it all alone like that for long, the neighbors dogs will be all over that.

[fzxdoc]

Not to mention the neighbors...

[Steve R.]

I guess I could have made my "A Christmas Story" reference a little more clear, fzxdoc.

[Buck Flicks]

Sonsabeeches...Bumpuses!!

edit - Interesting. Apparently the site changes all caps to no caps.

[jecucolo]

Incredible looking skin

[FireMan]

Yes it is Amazing isn’t it? Great lookin gobbler.

[Spinaker]

Can't remember, do you have a PBC?

[FireMan]

Spinaker actually sorta kinda. I was razzed when I used a Detroit term of Ho-made but it really is a UDS a friend made for me. A 30 gallon with a few extras.

[AmosMoses01]

Nice! Since you didn't use a rub, did you brine it before, or did you go complely au natural?

[Buannaich]

It was completely au natural. No brine, no rub. It tasted great.

[Gunderich_1]

Good looking bird. I have done one every year since I got my PBC. I really love the turkey hangers they came out with. They made the process super simple.

[fzxdoc]

Congrats on that tasty looking bird.

Kathryn

[HawkerXP]

Looks great. Did you leave one rebar out? I do and that usually gets me to 330ish with no lid cracking.

[Buannaich]

Turkey hanger needs both rebars in place. Foil was all I needed to raise up the temp.

[HawkerXP]

The hole at the top of the turkey hanger will also slide over a rebar. I put it across the fire pit. Buannaich

[Storm_72]

Enablers...All of You...Enablers....
Sitting on the fence - do I make the call or wait - Do I second guess myself or order...
Read the review one more time - watch the videos 1 more time.
I Know!
Log into the forums.
Go to the charcoal section.
Surely the First PBC Post I find will for sure be someone who tested out the PBC on a Turkey 3 days before Turkey-day and had an utter fail and I can rest easy not placing the order.
CRAP!
This is the first post I find with that Golden Brown ButterBall Advertisement?
Uggh!

BUT WAIT!!

There is no way they can ship me a 60 pound 30 Gallon Drum in time to make a test on Wednesday.

"PBC This Is Angie?"
Hi Angie - what is the transit time to deliver a full cooker package from Louisville to Illinois?
"Orders placed today will ship out tomorrow morning and deliver to you on Wednesday!"
Thanks Angie!

Order Placed...
Fingers Crossed it makes it here Wednesday.

Thank You Enablers!

[fzxdoc]

You won't regret it, Storm_72. Have fun with your PBC. Enjoy that turkey!

Kathryn

P.S. Let us know how your cook turns out.

[Buannaich]

I was on the fence as well. Glad I bought it.

[JGo37]

Great photo and setting for that bird too. Very Nice!