Cook #4 was a much more simple cook and the first time I used direct heat with just the grate. I used 93/7 lean/fat ground turkey from Costco. I seasoned it with Salt, Pepper and Ketchup. Forming the turkey into 1/3 lb patties. I figured a temp of 420 F would be a good temp to cook these at.
Charcoal: I used about 60/40 new/previously burned charcoal for this cook, again making sure the firebox was filled to the top. Again, a single starter cube in the center of the lump (see below).
Again, about 10 minutes after lighting the cube was out to give a few lit coals and the grate was added and the lid closed.
The temperature seemed to be a little more particular without the place setter. It seemed to be little harder to really dial in the temperature. I settled on 1 5/8" for the bottom, with the daisy wheel open to 100 %. Once the egg was pre-heated (about 5 minutes) I added the burgers. It took a little bit longer to get back to above 400 and eventually I settled on 410 F as the temp. Cooking roughly 6 minutes per side for a total of 12 minutes give or take to give the final product below. The turkey burgers were a little dry for my liking but I think that is just the nature of the meat & the fact that it's 93/7 lean. I'm used to using 80/20 ground beef when I make burgers. These were tasty & I would make them again. Although, I would use less water when making the patties. We'll be doing pizzas tomorrow so stay tuned...
Final Settings:
Charcoal: 60/40 New/Previously burned
Plate Setter: None
Bottom Sash: 1 5/8"
Daisy Wheel: Fully Open
Again, about 10 minutes after lighting the cube was out to give a few lit coals and the grate was added and the lid closed.
The temperature seemed to be a little more particular without the place setter. It seemed to be little harder to really dial in the temperature. I settled on 1 5/8" for the bottom, with the daisy wheel open to 100 %. Once the egg was pre-heated (about 5 minutes) I added the burgers. It took a little bit longer to get back to above 400 and eventually I settled on 410 F as the temp. Cooking roughly 6 minutes per side for a total of 12 minutes give or take to give the final product below. The turkey burgers were a little dry for my liking but I think that is just the nature of the meat & the fact that it's 93/7 lean. I'm used to using 80/20 ground beef when I make burgers. These were tasty & I would make them again. Although, I would use less water when making the patties. We'll be doing pizzas tomorrow so stay tuned...
Final Settings:
Charcoal: 60/40 New/Previously burned
Plate Setter: None
Bottom Sash: 1 5/8"
Daisy Wheel: Fully Open
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