Garbage Can Turkey Recipe: A Unique Thanksgiving Feast

Name: Garbage Can Turkey Recipe: A Unique Thanksgiving Feast
Total time: 2 hrs
Ingredients: aluminum foil; 15 inch wooden stake; new 15 gallon metal garbage can with lid; 1 (12 pound) whole turkey, neck and giblets removed

This unique garbage can turkey recipe offers an amazing alternative to conventional turkey cooking, yielding delicious results. Customize the flavor with your preferred seasonings, though they're entirely optional.

Total time2 hrs
Prep time30 mins
Cook time1 hr 30 mins
Yield12

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Ingredients

aluminum foil
15 inch wooden stake
new 15 gallon metal garbage can with lid
1 (12 pound) whole turkey, neck and giblets removed

Instructions

Begin by laying out three long sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil on the grass, forming a 3x3-foot square. Drive a wooden stake into the ground at the center of the foil square to prepare your cooking surface.
Fill the garbage can lid with a generous pile of charcoal and ignite it. Carefully place the thawed whole turkey onto the stake, legs facing down. Invert the garbage can and position it over the turkey. Surround the can with piles of lit coals, both on top and around the sides, to ensure even cooking.
Allow the turkey to cook for at least 1 1/2 hours, or until the coals have burned out. Avoid lifting the can during the cooking process. Once finished, carefully brush off any remaining charcoal from the can before lifting it off. Be cautious of potential heat release. Confirm doneness by inserting an instant-read thermometer into the thickest part of the thigh; it should register at least 180 degrees F (83 degrees C).

Nutrition

Calories: 671 kcal
Fat Content: 31 g
Sodium Content: 219 mg
Protein Content: 91 g
Cholesterol Content: 265 mg
Saturated Fat Content: 9 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g