Woulda, Shoulda, Coulda

[BBQ Bandit]

Worked up a 23 lb turkey for Mother's day and didn't realize there are different temp zones in a Chargriller Akorn. Allow me to explain.

The Akorn has approx 12" of clearance above the main grate and presently use a deflector plate above the fire. Because the turkey has considerable mass and height - was affected by a higher temp zone 8 inches above the grates that were nearly 100 degrees hotter.

The enclosed images will reveal my ignorance. Good thing the internal temp probe saved the turkey.

 

[ronbrad62]

That is quite a difference in temps. Good thing dinner was saved.

 

[BBQ Bandit]

Within the picture... the probe #1 was measuring adjacent from deflector plate. Probe #2 was the center of the grate.

Probe #3 was on a secondary grate - 8 inches above and centered.

[Disclaimer - these temps were documented and tested afterwards.]

Never considered using the buiscut test to check hot/cold zones in this situation.

 

[cowgirl]

Good to see ya Bandit!

 

[Happy Hapgood]

Good to see you Bob! The new site drives like a fine automobile. Looks like turkey saved!

 

[Itsdone]

Interesting choice for mothers day. Im guessing the wife really likes turkey?

 

[BBQ Bandit]

Hey bob!!! good to see ya.. Still got this? Show the new folks, its been years of flying the colors!

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The beard has gotten... a little longer.

 

[BBQ Bandit]

Interesting choice for mothers day. Im guessing the wife really likes turrkey

Some years back - offered to cook for Mom during this time. She had the first taste of my smoked birds. Was a repeated requests until she passed on.

Now cook for the younger ladies who are the next gen Mothers directly in my life. Haven't had any complaints.

 

[Itsdone]

Some years back - offered to cook for Mom during this time. She had the first taste of my smoked birds. Was a repeated requests until she passed on.

Now cook for the younger ladies who are the next gen Mothers directly in my life. Haven't had any complaints.

You must make a mean Turkey. I make a killer Deep Fried Turkey for thanksgiving, but my Wife would be pissed if i made Turkey for Mothers day.

 

[Stingerhook]

Good to see you Bob, looks like a good day.

 

[Big George's BBQ]

Good to see you posting Bob. Nice save on the Turkey

 

[Harbormaster]

Nice to see you Bob!
I've never checked to see if there's a difference like that in my WSMs.
Don't be a stranger!

 

[BBQchef33]

Nice to see you Bob!
I've never checked to see if there's a difference like that in my WSMs.
Don't be a stranger!

You cant get much stranger than Bob.

 

[BBQ Bandit]

It's called... being unique

 

[BBQchef33]

youre not unique.. theres a whole bunch of us around here just like you.

 

[lastmajordude]

HEY BANDIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!! good to see you brother......hope all is well ...!