What are the dimensions - Length and Width? Is it best to roast the stuffing in cheesecloth inside the bird? If roasting a stuffed 12 lb. turkey wha
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We don't stuff our bird. I think the cheesecloth would be a good idea, otherwise, the stuffing would fall out. The device stands about 9"tall, 10" long and 8"wide. We usually set it in a 9X13 roasting pan. This thing works great. We just used it on a chicken the other night and had the best chicken ever! We used it last year for Turkey day. We usually get a 10-12 pound bird. It is a great device- we love it. Highly recommend this cooker.
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The turkey comes out with a crispy skin and the meat is moist. I takes from 3 to 3.5 min per pound to cook, so about an hour for an 18 pound bird at 375 degrees. Be sure to use a good quality frying oil. We did a 16 pound turkey and it was fantastic.
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Yes, as long as you have a turkey around 12 lbs. use the roaster rack, gently stuff the bird front and rear. I like sage pork sausage, pecans and mushrooms. You will want to cover the bird with foil, but secure a piece of potatoe, onion or carrots any place the foil may touch against the meat. I find that if the meat touches the metal, pan or foil there will be a dry spot in the meat. Bon Apetit. Happy cooking, Paul.
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I only roast/smoke chickens using this roaster. It is to small for a turkey.
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I usually cook a 20 Lb., turkey in it. I wouldn't recommend going much over that because you want to allow enough room for the infra-red heat to evenly bake the turkey. If you plan to purchase a frozen turkey, allow it to thaw naturally in the fridge as recommended on the label. Be sure to hook up to a fully charged propane tank. This is the fourth year using it at Thanksgiving. I've also used it at Christmas, Easter and other times. Perfect color. Perfect doneness. Moist and juicy. Even the stuffing is better. It's just great. The bonus is not having a hot kitchen for hours while doing other things. I usually cook a 20 Lb., turkey in it. I wouldn't recommend going much over that because you want to allow enough room for the infra-red heat to evenly bake the turkey. If you plan to purchase a frozen turkey, allow it to thaw naturally in the fridge as recommended on the label. Be sure to hook up to a fully charged propane tank. This is the fourth year using it at Thanksgiving. I've also used it at Christmas, Easter and other times. Perfect color. Perfect doneness. Moist and juicy. Even the stuffing is better. It's just great. The bonus is not having a hot kitchen for hours while doing... » Read More I usually cook a 20 Lb., turkey in it. I wouldn't recommend going much over that because you want to allow enough room for the infra-red heat to evenly bake the turkey. If you plan to purchase a frozen turkey, allow it to thaw naturally in the fridge as recommended on the label. Be sure to hook up to a fully charged propane tank. This is the fourth year using it at Thanksgiving. I've also used it at Christmas, Easter and other times. Perfect color. Perfect doneness. Moist and juicy. Even the stuffing is better. It's just great. The bonus is not having a hot kitchen for hours while doing other things. « Show Less
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A small chicken yes, a turkey, I seriously doubt it. It isn't that big a pot. You might be able to do a ten pound turkey by cutting it into parts to make it fit.
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The box measures: 24" Wide X 12" Depth X 48" Long. I roasted a pig of approximately 55-60 lbs clean weight, and it just fit. Anything bigger would require alterations. Hope this helps
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I was wondering the same thing. I searched the reviews and several of them mentioned having no trouble cooking turkeys over 20 lbs. I think the biggest bird mentioned was 25 lbs.
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I haven't tried cooking a whole chicken in this crock yet, so can't speak to that size. However, I do cook roasts in it regularly. Three pounds, plus onion, potatoes and carrots is about all I can fit into it. If you're only cooking the meat, then I'd guess you could fit a 5 lb. roast. HTH
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If you spatchcock (split) the turkey (search it online) you can easily smoke the Turkey. I did a 22 lb Turkey and it works great. I put the water pan below and put the rack on the tray directly and not on the shelf. By splitting it along the backbone and laying it flat like that you should have plenty of space for a Turkey of almost any size. While I smoked it I cooked the rest of the stuffing and such below in the pizza chamber. https://www.youtube.com/user/EcoQue
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I've cooked several turkeys in my Ronco. 12 to 14 lbs fits great. Takes a 2 1/2 to 3 hrs., about 15 min per lb. The outside is always crisp and the inside always moist.moist. I don't wait for Thanksgiving, I cook turkeys whenever I 'm expecting a few extra guests.
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The book doesn't have dimensions in it. It will cook an 8 lb pork roast 7lb whole chicken or 3 racks of baby back ribs.among other things. Sorry not much help.
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Not sure what size roast, but chicken should fit. It holds a lot and works great!
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Looks like 2.25" X 3" would work. Which is bigger than a turkey egg. Give it a try.
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I have never cooked a 12lb turkey in mine but it states that you can. That's only because I never buy anything less than a 20lb. Just remember to keep the food at least 4 inches below the top.
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I'm assuming you mean a 7.5lb turkey breast. I would say yes, but it will need to cook on high for 12 hours.
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I don't use mine for that, but it would have to be a smaller turkey...this item is more tall than wide...I bought it for the height for my lasagna, because I make very thick lasagnas....LOL