Turkey Size on Ironwood 885

[matto]

I am a new Traeger owner, but not new to smoking. Can I fit two turkeys to smoke on an Ironwood 885? What would be the max size of those two turkeys? 14lbs each good?

Thank you,
-Matto

 

[Like Smoke]

What I would do is to take a tape measure to the store and measure a 14 pound turkey. If two will fit your in luck. One thing to think about is, are there two temp probes, one for each turkey. I assume that you will remove the top rack and do both on the bottom one. I only do one large turkey and I use a "Turkey Done Right" holder that suspends the turkey, breast side down and a temp probe in the thicker part of the thigh. I have had great results with this set up and the breast meat stays moist. I set the rack in a tin foil flat pan with liquid in it to provide moisture to the cook and catch the drippings. Thanks for joining the form, I am sure you will get some good info from our members.

 

[CMTiger]

I think two 14s would be good. I loaded down my 575 a few years back with a 20 pounder and a few breasts. Tight, but it worked. The 885 is larger than my 575. Let me try and find a picture.

 

[CMTiger]

Here.

 

[matto]

For future information, two 13lb birds fit with enormous room to spare. I’m guessing one could fit up to two 18lbs at least without coming close to space limitations.

 

[RayClem]

The IW885 is plenty large. It is really larger than I need for my wife and I, but I like having extra room to accommodate side dishes. As long as people have room for it on their deck or patio, I would always recommend the larger grill, if the bank balance will allow.