Is there a “Turkey Emergency?”

The #1 and most commonly asked question:

Help – my propane fueled grill/cooker won’t get hot enough! I swear it worked yesterday – what’s the problem?

A: Propane regulators approved for use today have a safety design that restricts flow if a sensor is triggered – indicating too fast of flow. This often happens (to all of us!) when we turn on the propane at the tank and have left the control knob at the cooker ON.

To get things going again follow these simple steps:

1. Turn everything OFF.
2. Disconnect the tank from the feeder hose.
3. Wait a minute or two.
4. Re-connect the hose to the tank.
5. Make sure all control knobs on the cooker are in the OFF position.
6. Turn on the propane at the tank.
7. Turn on the proper control knob at the cooker and ignite according to manufacturer recommendations.

Here’s a post on the subject that also references a page in the product manuals of all Char-Broil propane fueled cookers: CLICK HERE

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Need more help with your Char-Broil cooker?

Char-Broil Recipes – more than 400 recipes including a special section just for The Big Easy

The Big Easy Thanksgiving – Videos, recipes and more

The Big Easy Cooking Guide – Download a copy as a PDF

The Big Easy Product page – with links to parts, accessories, pamphlets and more

The Users Forums – Tips, tricks, ideas, recipes, suggestions and more, all from users.

And most importantly – because while you may estimate 10 minutes per pound when planning how long it will take to cook the bird in The Big EAsy – it’s always about temperature: USDA TEMPERATURE GUIDELINES

How to carve a turkey: NEW Videos

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Some helpful posts on cooking dinner:

Thanksgiving Dinner
Side-by-Side
Prime Rib & “Fried” Turkey in The Big Easy

Nutritional Values
Turkey Meat: Dark vs. White

What’s on YOUR Holiday Menu?
Paul in Hawaii shares Thanksgiving aloha with friends

Holiday Meal Ideas
Beer Can “Turkey” in The Big Easy

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Want a printable recipe for cooking turkey in The Big Easy?

CB’s Tips for EZ “FRIED” TURKEY in The Big Easy

Fried Turkey “Southern-Style” in The Big Easy

Fried Turkey “Louisiana-Style ” in The Big Easy

Reader Recipe – Roast Turkey in THE BIG EASY

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Or an idea for a good brine?

Da Judge’s Buttermilk Brine

Mr. Jig’s Perfect Pork & Poultry Brine

CB’s EZ Basic Brine Recipe

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