Why can't we make trashcan turkey throughout the year?
What? You say, what is trashcan turkey? Are you not a legal American? Are you not aware it is one of our most cherished red, white and blue pastimes? Are you not aware it is the BEST way to make turkey? We'll, now you are. I make trashcan turkeys. I have made several in the past and plan to make many more in the future. I regret to say I only make them at Thanksgiving. That is a shame. Who doesn't love turkey. And who doesn't love juicy, smoky, flavorful turkey. And the fun. Putting a turkey in the oven is boring. Spending the day in your backyard huddled around a trashcan...what could be better? Pound a stake in the ground. Surround it with aluminum foil. Put the seasoned turkey on the stake (like beer can chicken). Surround the can with coals. Add more to the top. Light the coals. Two hours later carefully lift the trashcan. Like magic. You have the perfect turkey. The set up will take about an hour. Keeping the kids and dogs away from the fire and hot coals will be the entertainment. Grab a brewski and enjoy the day. And, do it more than once a year. (more why's...Why can't we enjoy egg nog and fruit cake any other time than Christmas? Why can't we eat delicious, dark chocolate with nuts and nougat pieces of candy out of a well organized box other than Valentine's Day? Why can't we eat hamburgers WITH potato salad AND cole slaw any other day other than July 4th? Why can't we have bowls of M & M's sitting around everywhere on days other than Easter and Christmas? Why can't my wife make my favorite Eggplant Parmigiana any other day than my Birthday? Why? Why? Why?)
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