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Turkey In A Trash Can

    1 Galvanized trash can (The inside needs to be burned out. Simply
           start a nice fire inside and allow the coating to burn off.
           Clean thoroughly after. This only needs to be done once and
           the can will be reusable if cleaned after each use.)
    1 wooden stake  (2" diameter, 2 1/2 feet long)
    Aluminum foil
    25 lbs. charcoal
    1 turkey
    Your favorite seasonings

  Pound stake into ground. Line ground with foil to extend 10" beyond
 diameter of trash can. Place turkey on stake so it is hanging 2" off
 the ground (legs pointing down). Rub seasoning into skin as desired.
 Place trash can upside down over turkey.

  Start 20 lbs. of charcoal on fire around outside of can and also one
 layer on top of inverted can. This creates a natural convection oven
 which will reach a VERY high temperature. Allow about 5 minutes per
 pound when cooking turkey, or when internal temperature is at least
 180F.

  Add more charcoal as needed to top and/or bottom to maintain
 a constant heat source throughout the cooking period.