what is the largest Turkey recommended for this unit? We usually do 25lbs or better..
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There was nothing included with the unit stating how large of a bird it will hold and we actually haven't used ours yet. It is about 9.5" tall with a 7" wide base and seems sturdy, so I don't see why it wouldn't hold a larger turkey.
1890587
I use it in a Char Broil Big Easy Smoker, with a 15lb turkey due to limited space of the unit. If space is available I don't know why a 25lb bird wouldn't work.
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I just got mine yesterday -- haven't used it yet, but the box says "holds up to an 18 lb. turkey". I bought a 17 pound turkey for Thanksgiving and I put the frozen bird in the rack just to test and it fits -- but I wouldn't go any bigger. Amazon says "25 lb", but I would rely on what it says on the Calphalon box -- which is 18 pounds.
686793
I have not used it yet, but I had another brand the same size, and I have made a 24 lb turkey in it. So you should have no problem with a 20 lb turkey.
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Hi Melody, I own two of these machines and gave one to two sisters and one to a son. I totally love it!!! For Thanksgiving I put a 6 1/2 lb. whole chicken on it and it turned out beautifully. I also do turkey breast with the bone in. I like doing them better then the whole turkey because you don't have to skewer it so much. Anyway back to your question about how big of a turkey this model takes. I agree with R. Fletcher when they said 12-15 lbs. Maybe a little smaller would be better. Hope this helps you out. Sandy G.
949525
I used this on a 30lb turkey and it was perfect. Loved it.....Very stable, light weight, manageable
1415634
I have put a 25 pound turkey on it in my large roasting pan - that is the largest I have tested! I have also put two 5 pound chickens side by side.
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This doesn't go by weight of the dog. It sold by 25" which base on the larger size dog.
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What size are you getting I have the 2 and you can easily fit a big turkey in it, It has 4 grates and you can remove them about 2 feet wide and 3 feet high. Sorry for the long wided answer but the answer is yes. Check the Smokin- It website they will show you what can fit and the price.
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Oh yes, I will actually handle up to a 25# Turkey where the other handles up to a 16# Turkey.
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Hi Judi! The largest bird i roasted I think it was about 8 lbs and it fitted very comfortably in the rotisserie. If the bird it's more in with then it is in lenght I believe a 10 lbs will be just fine! It's a great "kitchen toy"! :-) cooks just the way we like it! thank you for your question. And Merry Christmas!
2004998
Just realize its going to be a smaller turkey. I can easily squeezed a 5 to 6 pound hen (tied) into the rotisserie.
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we haven't done a turkey yet but the book says 12 to 15 lbs. That seems big and there wouldn't be much room.
1998684
It depends on how tall a turkey rather than how big. Nesco says a 22 lb turkey. I fit one that was a little bigger--I think it was 23 lbs and stuffed, but it was not tall, just wide. The lid barely closed, but the turkey was so good that my sister-in-law, who usually does thanksgiving, asked me to bring it so she could use it this year.
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A 45 pound turkey? Are you kidding me? Where does one find a 45 pound turkey? It could hold a 25 pound turkey. I use it for a 14 pound turkey, because I like to rotate the bird during roasting. It was an expensive roasting pan. But, I haven't EVER regretted buying it. If you take good care of it -- it will last you a lifetime.
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I think 40 lbs is about the limit. We did av17 lb turkey for Thankgiving and it worked great
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I had a 26-lb turkey (pasture-raised by my brother-in-law) last Christmas. It was just the right size (I was so relieved!!!).
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I have used it for a 17 pound rib roast and it worked very well. It should easily hold a 30 pound or even somewhat larger turkey.