how big of a turkey can you cook in the 18 qt?
652620
I had room to spare with a 12 pound bird. Prices for roasters tend to skyrocket after the 18 qt mark.
652621
This roaster is Big...although the length & width are the same as my biggest roasting pan, it's much deeper, so I can say that a 20-23 lb Turkey will fit nicely in the 18 qt. roaster.
969266
Can't answer that I've never had an 18.5. I will say the 14.5 is excellent for my purposes, normally cooking for two but can cook enough meat for up to 8 folks. Great little smoker one of the best I have ever used.
1173319
I haven't done a full turkey, but it would cook a very large turkey....It has a 20" round grate (from side to side), and a clearance above of about 12 -14 inches....
1547511
I have cooked pork, beef and venison roasts. I do inject them and cook on a slower temp instead of all the way with turkey. Best to not cook over a 13lb turkey just like you would do for frying in oil. Turkey comes out juicy and perfect. Takes about 2.5 hrs for a turkey. Always use a thermometer.
1613035
It is large enough to cook a large turkey and a ham at the same time. It has racks galore. The interior cooking area is 15" wide by 20" long with a 12" depth. I am very happy with mine and use it all the time.
315990
Looking at the manufacturer description they do not mention his name. I have included the full description with manufacturer contact info if you'd like to ask them. Turkey DunRite NEW Description Cook a turkey in the air, upside down on the Turkey DunRite for moist turkey meat and crispy brown skin all over! After seasoning the turkey and stuffing only the neck end, slide the bird onto the saddle of the DunRite. Place the DunRite onto a large baking tray and put it in the oven or grill at 350-375 degrees. Cooking time is reduced to 13 minutes per pound which shortens the cooking time by a third. All the juices flow into the breast and legs - even the left overs stay moist for a week or more. There are still enough drippings to make a great gravy or sauce for the meal. No basting required. Features: - Stainless Steel construction. Weighs only 2.5 lbs. - Measures 13" x 9.75" x 8" in size. - Space saving unit breaks down to lay flat. Easy to assemble. Pin is permanently attached - Unique stopped allows handle to fold down so that it does not rest on the turkey - Dishwasher Safe Shipping Dimensions Weight: 2.6 pounds. Dimensional Weight: 1.41 pounds. Dimensions: 9" (W) x 2" (H) x 13.25" (D) Weight Disclaimer: * Weight may vary based on configuration. Manufacturer Information Camerons Products 2547 Durango Drive P.O. Box 60220 Colorado Springs, CO 80960 http://www.cameronsproducts.com 888-563-0227
582572
This pot is HUGE!! 32 Quart. It barely fits on our larger burner (electric). It is taller than it is wide ... which helps. And it distributes the heat over the entire bottom quite well ... even the part that hangs over a little. I don't know how much oil you'll need but a 20+ lb. turkey would fit in it easily. I wouldn't mind having the recipe/directions for deep frying turkey in this pot. We LOVE LOVE LOVE this pot!
545355
I haven't taken it out of the box yet but did read it would cook a 12 lb turkey.
2029854
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.
91817
I operate a catering business and I have cooked a 24 pound turkey in these size cookers. I do use a cooking bag and I make sure that the bag does not touch the sides of the cooked. I cook it at 350 degrees.
1740984
I can get 2- 7 pound chickens or up to a 18 lb turkey in the roaster when the birds are sitting on the rack. Its the best roaster we have ever owned,great for cooking everything.Makes great pot roast with potatoes and carrots also.
2046340
The one I own is larger but I have purchased three for my children. I would guess at three quarts but it may be a bit larger. A small roast or hen would fit easily. My daughter bakes in hers
849786
HI, first of all it would of course depend on the size of the bird . The inside of the oven measures (6.3" H, 12" W and 12.2" D and 12" W ) Maybe you could use a small bird, like an 8 pound turkey. You really MUST PLAN AHEAD when you are unsure about ovens, I wish you good luck with your culenery arts.12"
1628240
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
919803
Funny you should ask, I just cooked an 4.6LBS turkey breast yesterday. The 6-Qt was a good size for this. It came out great but I did spend a short time braising the breast to add a little color and crispness to the skin.
1998683
Im not sure but I cooked 2 - 7 lb breast in it and there was all kind of room left in it. It has a big cookwell. It does a wonderful job on cooking the turkey. Very moist and tender
2200789
Depends on the volume you plan on cooking. I've got the 18.5 and can cook 6-7 chickens or about 6 spare ribs with no rack or about 6 small butts. Usually I'm only cooking for 4 so i do most with only my top grate in. However, most of my neighbors know what I'm up to and I always end up filling the can. If you're mainly cooking for a family of 4-6 the 18.5 is all you need. Hope this helps.