We have used these trash cans for cooking turkeys, called "trash can Turkeys". A new trash can is always "seasoned" first to burn of the galvinised layer. To do this build a campfire and place the trash can upside down in the fire for a while turning around and burning off the Zinc being careful not to over heat and turn the can red hot. We don't use the lids for "trash can turkeys", but for the smoker you will need to do the lid as well.

As for the trash can turkey you need a Stainless steel rod 12"-14" long with a welded "L" shaped peice about 6" up from the bottom on each side of the post to hold the turkey up. Place this stake in the ground with aluminum foil layed out around this stake extending about 8" beyond the top of the trash can, which will be the bottom. Place the turkey on the stake, the trash can upside down over the turkey. Next spread out a 5# bag of charcoal banked up around the bottom on the aluminum foil and the can and a layer on the top of the can. light the charcoal and cook for about 1.5-2 hours for a 10-12# turkey. After doing this a few time you will get the time just right. They are tasty!