How to roast a Turkey using the 50, 70 and 100 lbs Roasters
1. Secure the turkey (Breast Down) between the meat racks, using the 4 S-Hooks, and place it on the drip tray. Next, add a gallon of water to the drip tray. For extra flavor, you can add beer, wine, and spices to the water; I personally like to add a cup of our La Caja China Mojo Criollo.
2. Place drip tray with turkey inside the box, cover the box with the ash pan and grid, add charcoal and light; once lit (20 - 25 minutes),
spread the charcoal evenly over the charcoal grid; Cooking time starts now. __________________ (write down the time)
Model 70 & 100 lbs: 14 lbs charcoal
Model 50 lbs: 10 lbs charcoal
3. After 1 hour:
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- Remove the ash pan.
- Place it on top of the wire rack or tube handles.
- Flip the turkey over (breast up).
- Attach probe from the meat thermometer on the thigh.
4. Now cover the box again and add more charcoal every hour until you reach 175 F on the wired meat thermometer.
Model 70 & 100 lbs: 14 lbs charcoal
Model 50 lbs: 10 lbs charcoal
IMPORTANT: DO NOT OPEN THE TURKEY ROASTER UNTIL YOU REACH THE REQUIRED MEAT TEMPERATURE.