Garbage Can Turkey

Name: Garbage Can Turkey
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 120 min
Total time: 150 min
Ingredients: aluminum foil; 15 inch wooden stake; 1 (12 pound) whole turkey, neck and giblets removed; new 15 gallon metal garbage can with lid

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Not the conventional way of cooking a turkey, but the results are amazing and the bird tastes wonderful. Seasoning can be added, but is not necessary.

Recipe by GLORIA2003

Published on April 2, 2019

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Prep Time:

30 mins

Cook Time:

2 hrs

Total Time:

2 hrs 30 mins

Servings:

12

Yield:

12 servings

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Ingredients

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

Directions

Lay about 3 long sheets of heavy duty aluminum foil out on the grass to make a square about 3x3 feet. Pound the wooden stake into the ground in the center of the aluminum foil.
Fill the lid of the garbage can with a large pile of charcoal, and light. Place the whole turkey (thawed of course) onto the stake, legs down. Turn the garbage can upside down, and place over the turkey. Place piles of lighted coals on the top, and around the sides of the can.
Cook for at least 1 1/2 hours, or keep going until coals go out. Do not lift can during cooking. Brush the charcoal off of the can, and lift off carefully as some heat may rush out when you lift the can. The internal temperature of the turkey should be at least 180 degrees F (83 degrees C) when taken in the thickest part of the thigh.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

671	Calories
31g	Fat
91g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 671
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 31g	40%
Saturated Fat 9g	46%
Cholesterol 265mg	88%
Sodium 219mg	10%
Protein 91g
Calcium 84mg	6%
Iron 6mg	32%
Potassium 903mg	19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.