How many turkeys in a Large BGE?

jeffbokc · 11-14-2012, 07:49 PM

This is a great forum. Lots to learn.
I'm getting ready to smoke 2 turkeys, about 12 to 14 lbs each. Do you think they both will fit in a Large size BGE? I prefer to cook them laying down but can do them in a vertical roaster, too (referring to the birds, not to me!).

Wampus · 11-14-2012, 07:53 PM

Can't imagine them both fitting in a L Egg, but I can't say I've tried.

martyleach · 11-14-2012, 08:29 PM

1 is the number. Fills it up pretty good.

BBQ_MAFIA · 11-14-2012, 08:31 PM

I don't think you will fit both on a large with out an adjustable rig and then you would still need to spatchcock them.

jeffbokc · 11-14-2012, 08:46 PM

That's what I was afraid of. Thanks for the replies.

Time to think of Plan B. Either do one in the oven and the other in the egg, or cook them one after the other. Would it still be OK if I finish a turkey 4 hours before eating it (so I can cook turkey number 2)?

swamprb · 11-14-2012, 09:05 PM

I bought a vertical turkey roaster from Cabelas hoping it would fit in a Large with a 12 lb'r, but its too tall, had to go the roast rack route.

tish · 11-14-2012, 09:35 PM

Have you got a gasser with a rotisserie? Just a thought.

JS-TX · 11-14-2012, 09:46 PM

I think it will hold for 4 hours just fine. I would separate the pieces w/out carving them and hold them in a buttery herb mixture, basting them every now and then.

aquablue22 · 11-15-2012, 05:47 AM

I would suggest getting the rack expander, it adds an extra shelf to the egg, I bought one for around 20 bucks and it made it possible to do 4 large butts

DaChief · 11-15-2012, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by swamprb

I bought a vertical turkey roaster from Cabelas hoping it would fit in a Large with a 12 lb'r, but its too tall, had to go the roast rack route.

I was just thinking about getting one of those. Thanks for the heads up!

11-14-2012, 07:49 PM	#1
jeffbokc Found some matches. Join Date: 10-31-12 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	How many turkeys in a Large BGE? This is a great forum. Lots to learn. I'm getting ready to smoke 2 turkeys, about 12 to 14 lbs each. Do you think they both will fit in a Large size BGE? I prefer to cook them laying down but can do them in a vertical roaster, too (referring to the birds, not to me!).

11-14-2012, 07:53 PM	#2
Wampus somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 06-05-09 Location: Mooresville, IN Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Can't imagine them both fitting in a L Egg, but I can't say I've tried. __________________ Big JT's Smokin' BBQ Competition Team “If we could change ourselves, the tendencies in the world would also change. As a man changes his own nature, so does the attitude of the world change towards him. We need not wait to see what others do.” - Mahatma Gandhi

11-14-2012, 08:29 PM	#3
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11-14-2012, 08:31 PM	#4
BBQ_MAFIA Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 07-10-05 Location: NORTH BERGEN, NEW JERSEY Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	I don't think you will fit both on a large with out an adjustable rig and then you would still need to spatchcock them. __________________ Guido Lang 60 Lang 84 Deluxe Warmer with Chargrill Large Spicewine Large BGE XL - BGE Med. BGE ( Bought it for my son Vincenzo) Brinkman Snp Brinkman ECB GOSM Weber Kettle Kenmore Elite Gasser Camp Chef Outdoor Stove 1-Banjo

11-14-2012, 09:05 PM	#6
swamprb somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 10-27-06 Location: Bothell WA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I bought a vertical turkey roaster from Cabelas hoping it would fit in a Large with a 12 lb'r, but its too tall, had to go the roast rack route. __________________ Brian - Left Hand Smoke BBQ PNWBA 2010 Team of the Year BGE's/WSM's/BWS Gater/BDS Clones/Weber Performer w EZ-Que/Cajun Bandit/Rib-O-Lator Test Pilot/La Caja China/BBQ Guru/Weber 1000 RK Drum Coffee Roaster Follow Left Hand Smoke on Facebook!http://www.facebook.com/pages/Left-H...462391?sk=wall KCBS CBJ/PNWBA CBJ www.pnwba.com

11-14-2012, 08:46 PM	#5
jeffbokc Found some matches. Join Date: 10-31-12 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	That's what I was afraid of. Thanks for the replies. Time to think of Plan B. Either do one in the oven and the other in the egg, or cook them one after the other. Would it still be OK if I finish a turkey 4 hours before eating it (so I can cook turkey number 2)?

11-14-2012, 09:35 PM	#7
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11-14-2012, 09:46 PM	#8
JS-TX is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 02-17-10 Location: San Antonio, TX Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I think it will hold for 4 hours just fine. I would separate the pieces w/out carving them and hold them in a buttery herb mixture, basting them every now and then.

11-15-2012, 05:47 AM	#9
aquablue22 Babbling Farker Join Date: 11-26-08 Location: Ormond Beach, Florida Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I would suggest getting the rack expander, it adds an extra shelf to the egg, I bought one for around 20 bucks and it made it possible to do 4 large butts __________________ Weber Spirit E-310 Gasser 1 - Big Green Egg - Large 2 - 22.5 Weber Kettles 2 - 18.5 Weber Kettle Magma Newport - Gasser (on the Boat) 1 - Terracotta PIG 1 Masterbuilt Modified Smokehouse [COLOR=Green]2 - Super FAST, Super ACCURATE Green Thermapen[/COLOR]1 splashproof)