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Posted by: Michael B on 2007/12/23 03:14:58

In Reply to: Mad Max Turkey questions/problems posted by Hustling Hare on 2007/12/22 23:38:06

Hustling Hare,
> I filled the Large almost to the top of the fire ring
> I can't keep liquid in the pan. It all evaporates.
With your drippings burning off that fast, you have got to have some significant heat on the bottom of your pan. You can check this by setting up your cook and placing an oven thermometer in the pan instead of the turkey. Or put 2 cups of water in there and I bet you’ll see it boil at the hot spots. This condition will also turn your roasting pan into a high temp oven within your Egg.

Try starting with less lump. Filled as you say, you're putting 1000+ degrees within an inch of your barrier and the exposed portions of your pan. Only filling to the top of the fire box, and maybe a little less than that, will significantly reduce the intensity of the direct heat you are getting.

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