I just got this but the basket does not look large enough to hold a 12 lb turkey. ???
1854891
Not to worry. I had the same concern when I first took my out of the box 3 years ago. It will accommodate a 12 lb bird. Fits like a glove. I would not go any larger. I've done birds ranging from 10.5 lb to 12 lbs and all came out perfectly:)
1854892
It might but that's a little large an you might have a problem take care not to spill over. I would say that fill tank in sink with water to see how much goes over edge drop your turkey in water an that should tell you how much oil you can use two or three cups less of oil good Luck be safe have a good turkey day[[ps 10 lb bird is good]]
1854893
this product does not work. i tried to cook a 4.5 chicken the bird never got golden brown oil does not maintain 375 it took almost one hour to reach 165 degree internal temp after the bird was put into the oil. temp never got past 295 degrees and i had to use the full 2.5 gallons pennut oil to cover a 4.5 lb chicken how can they say this will cook a 18 lb turkey. better test it before thanksgiving. i am using the old oven method
1512171
it is the same size as the pot so it would not lay flat . i have cooked alot of things in my fryer. what it you could hang it from the basket ?
183075
Mine looked like that too, which I didn't mind...however, the top basket broke after only a few uses. I only had bananas in it. It was also crooked.
616030
The bottom basket is not longer than the top basket. Hope this response helps.
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.
2092970
Good question, I haven't received mine yet. I purchased the 15 in sz for a friend and I know it's not big dnough for 25+ lb turkey.
883915
The handles hook right on the upper part of the basket (you can see the bumps on the handle in the photo). You would place your chicken or whatever you are cooking right in this little basket. It's too small for a turkey, that goes right into the basket, but a turkey breast or chicken fits perfectly. You won't be disappointed.
1299576
Yes It is huge I don't think a 22 pound turkey will fit but a 12 pounder will. I checked out a 10 pound ham that was in the frezzer and I had a lot of room to spare so maybe a 22 pound turkey would fit but not turn so well. The inside is larger than the outside. You can look at Sears. to see the inside of it. I still can't believe it myself. I love it and you will too.
2006515
I'm sorry I returned mine as it was broken upon arrival. The baskets look very nice, but did not seem sturdy so I did not order another one.
526936
No, it's not large enough. It would hold the turkey, but not the brine, if you're doing a liquid. I'm using a 4 gallon bucket for 13 lbs.
733329
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.
1463384
No it's really hanging there. If you took it off, the sides would fall down and there would be no basket. Hope that helps.
755295
I don't know how comfortable your dog would be. It is a somewhat deep basket and oddly shaped (not round...more of an oval shape). My dog is too large to ride in the basket. The best thing I could suggest is to try it and if it doesn't work out, send it back.
1890586
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.
1412372
Anymore than 12-15lbs and it will start whipping around. There is no bracing for the legs coming up from the fork boss to the basket. Very light weight legs and mounting brackets to handlebars. I have had 30lbs in it, but that is an unwanted adventure. Any one that would put a 33lb dog in this basket, is a little crazy. You need an 159 basket for that. This is made for a light picnic, that is all.
2196528
I found some baskets at a local store that were 10x11. You will have a good amount of space left going up. But I wanted to have space to get things in and out of the baskets.
760579
I think the basket would hold the weight if it is a smaller tank. basket is very sturdy. One of my best purchases to help my mother.