I use a Weber Kettle and "Smoke Roast" about 5 birds a year.
Rub some oil on the skin (of the bird) and place in a disposable roasting pan breast side up. Cover with an aluminum foil tent so that there is a small opening adjacent to the opening where the guts come out. Don't forget to remove the giblets. Start the BBQ with about 10 pounds of kingsford and let it get roasting hot. Add an additional 3-5 pounds of charcoal and some pre soaked apple chunks. Make the fuel come up almost to the grill. Put the bird on and the put the lid on the BBQ. The bottom vents should be wide open and the top vent should be at about 1/2. Cook for about 2.5 hours for up to a 23 pound bird. Check the temp in the breast meat for doneness.
Hint: Wrap the ends of the leggs and wings with foil to prevent burning.
To be successfull with this method, you have to start out with a very hot BBQ. The smoke and controled airflow will cause the heat to moderate over time. If the seal between the top and bottom of the kettle is bad, too much air will get to the fuel and your bird will be cremated.
When the temp is almost 190 take the bird off the bbq and let it rest for 30 minutes before carving.
Enjoy the juiciest, most moist Turkey you have ever laid your lips on.
Now that the oven is free, have Momma make you another Pie.
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