Could you use this to cook a Thanksgiving turkey?
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Yes, as long as you have a turkey around 12 lbs. use the roaster rack, gently stuff the bird front and rear. I like sage pork sausage, pecans and mushrooms. You will want to cover the bird with foil, but secure a piece of potatoe, onion or carrots any place the foil may touch against the meat. I find that if the meat touches the metal, pan or foil there will be a dry spot in the meat. Bon Apetit. Happy cooking, Paul.
1524179
It could be used for that purpose but I would guess a smaller one. You would certainly need to cover it with aluminum foil those as the cover with this is plastic and flat. Makes a great pan for lasagna though- nice and thick.
1524180
You could ... if it were small enough. Only problem is the lid is plastic it would burn. It's the size of two chickens put side by side ... if that helps. Growing up, my grandma just used tin foil to cover her turkey and it turned out delicious. I've cooked chickens in it and it cooks them wonderfully -- I mainly use it for deep dish lasagna. Hope that helps. The plastic lid doesn't lock. BUT it sure is nice to use if you want to marinate or put things in the fridge. It's strong so other things can sit on top of it. PS ... the spatula --- looks weird but I tell ya, I use it every time I cook and need something solid to lift heavier and bigger pieces of food. You could ... if it were small enough. Only problem is the lid is plastic it would burn. It's the size of two chickens put side by side ... if that helps. Growing up, my grandma just used tin foil to cover her turkey and it turned out delicious. I've cooked chickens in it and it cooks them wonderfully -- I mainly use it for deep dish lasagna. Hope that helps. The plastic lid doesn't lock. BUT it sure is nice to use if you want to marinate or put things in the fridge. It's strong so other things can sit on top of it. PS ... the spatula --- looks weird but I tell ya, I use it every time I... » Read More You could ... if it were small enough. Only problem is the lid is plastic it would burn. It's the size of two chickens put side by side ... if that helps. Growing up, my grandma just used tin foil to cover her turkey and it turned out delicious. I've cooked chickens in it and it cooks them wonderfully -- I mainly use it for deep dish lasagna. Hope that helps. The plastic lid doesn't lock. BUT it sure is nice to use if you want to marinate or put things in the fridge. It's strong so other things can sit on top of it. PS ... the spatula --- looks weird but I tell ya, I use it every time I cook and need something solid to lift heavier and bigger pieces of food. « Show Less
1524181
I don't use mine for that, but it would have to be a smaller turkey...this item is more tall than wide...I bought it for the height for my lasagna, because I make very thick lasagnas....LOL
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Yes, but you would need a pan to catch the drippings. It holds a 18# turkey with out a problem. Although it has a non stick surface, I have found that a slight mist of Pam makes the first clean up a bit easier. I have used mine to hold 6 full slabs of ribs, a couple of giant boston butts, large pork picnic and like I said an 18# turkey. All on my grill but I make an aluminum pan out of heavy duty foil but I smoke all of my meat on my Napoleon gas grill. I cooked my turkey in under 3 hours. Much easier than inside at thanksgiving when oven space is a premium. The nicest part is no matter how you use it. The two large handles make it easy to move around. Yes, but you would need a pan to catch the drippings. It holds a 18# turkey with out a problem. Although it has a non stick surface, I have found that a slight mist of Pam makes the first clean up a bit easier. I have used mine to hold 6 full slabs of ribs, a couple of giant boston butts, large pork picnic and like I said an 18# turkey. All on my grill but I make an aluminum pan out of heavy duty foil but I smoke all of my meat on my Napoleon gas grill. I cooked my turkey in under 3 hours. Much easier than inside at thanksgiving when oven space is a premium. The nicest part is no matter how... » Read More Yes, but you would need a pan to catch the drippings. It holds a 18# turkey with out a problem. Although it has a non stick surface, I have found that a slight mist of Pam makes the first clean up a bit easier. I have used mine to hold 6 full slabs of ribs, a couple of giant boston butts, large pork picnic and like I said an 18# turkey. All on my grill but I make an aluminum pan out of heavy duty foil but I smoke all of my meat on my Napoleon gas grill. I cooked my turkey in under 3 hours. Much easier than inside at thanksgiving when oven space is a premium. The nicest part is no matter how you use it. The two large handles make it easy to move around. « Show Less
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You could use it as a regular slow cooker, but it may be harder to control the true temperature. I use mine mainly for heating things that will be eaten soon, such as vegetables, or just as a warmer for other items. It's very handy for the holiday's!
751236
You might be able to quarter or halve a turkey and cook it in sections. But a whole one would probably not be a good idea, and the manual expressly says not to.
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I suppose it COULD be used for other roasts if you made a cavity for it to sit on the roaster. That is a good question, and I will have to try it. Small turkeys and even Cornish Game hens cook beautifully tender.
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Yes, the base can be used on a burner to made gravy after removing the turkey. This roaster is constructed from heavy duty stainless steel and comes with a drip rack that can be angled. I bought this roaster for my Mom because I already have one and she loved it. Cooking with it on a burner is similar to using stainless steel pans. The only word of caution is that the handles and sides will get hot while the pan is heated on a top burner.
55673
Yes, you can cook with it and I have used it. It gave a nice light coconut flavor to chichen.
2005001
Your spits, drip tray and ties. You'll be able to cook your turkey no problem. I'm doing a duck.
569131
I'm assuming you mean a 7.5lb turkey breast. I would say yes, but it will need to cook on high for 12 hours.
243086
To get the advantage of vertical cooking I would say yes if you can use something to hold the breast upright. Like twine. That might depend on if it is a whole turkey breast, half, or what. Sorry I couldn't just say yes or no.
2005003
You will be able to cook a turkey............size is a factor. I cooked a 12 lb turkey and it worked great. You need to ensure that all parts are tied down, and I do mean tied down. Nothing can touch the heating element !
1364408
I've never tried to cook a whole turkey in it before. The actual can cooker website has a ton of recipes that you can try. I found this one for Thanksgiving turkey, it looks like they suggest cutting into smaller pieces to cook it.http://www.cancooker.com/thanksgiving-turkey/
1737139
I dont know. Its probably not big enough for a turkey. It works good on chicken though.
320470
Yes, you can cook whole turkeys. It will be the best turkey you will ever eat, no brining required. Please check out our videos. Thank you,
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For things like deglazing the roasting pan to make gravy for a short period of time, yes. I wouldn't use it to cook things in, however. Note that I use a gas stove - harder to do this with electric.
1990500
I used it in a turkey frier stand to use with a disc o cooker. I use it with a 30psi regulator. It rocks. The cooking surface is huge so I can do eggs, bacon, hash browns on one pan.
1921384
No your best bet is a turkey cannon that cooks in the same manner but made for turkey. Google it.