how long to cook a turkey in a char broil big easy

For a turkey in a Char‑Broil Big Easy oil‑less fryer, the usual guideline is about 10 minutes per pound , but you must cook to temperature, not just time.

Basic timing guide

• Plan on roughly 10 minutes per pound for a thawed turkey up to about 16 lb (for example, a 12 lb bird is often done around 2 hours).

• Some users report 10–15 minutes per pound depending on weather, bird size, and model, so a 16 lb turkey might take 2.5–3.5 hours.

• Cold or windy conditions can lengthen the cook, while warmer calm days can shorten it slightly.

Safe internal temperatures

• Use a meat thermometer; do not rely only on minutes per pound.

• Pull the turkey when:
  • Breast reaches at least 165°F
  • Thigh/leg is around 175–180°F in the deepest part without touching bone.

• Check several spots (both breasts and both thighs) to confirm doneness.

Lid use and browning

• Many cooks leave the lid off for most of the cook to avoid over‑browning, then place the mesh lid on for the last 20–30 minutes to crisp and darken the skin.

• In cold or very windy weather, using the lid more often helps maintain heat and keep the cook time closer to 10 minutes per pound.

Quick example times

• 10 lb turkey: ~1 hour 40 minutes (then start checking temps).

• 14 lb turkey: ~2 hours 20 minutes, but check early and continue until breast hits 165°F.

• 16 lb turkey: many home cooks report about 160 minutes (2 hours 40 minutes) in mild weather using the 10‑minutes‑per‑pound rule.

Always treat the minutes‑per‑pound as an estimate, start checking internal temperature 15–20 minutes before the calculated time, and let the turkey rest 10–15 minutes before carving so the juices redistribute.