Zuni Bird on the egg has anyone ever?

beteez

Have my bird salted to Zuni roast tonight, just wondered if anyone has done a Zuni bird on the egg. Should be easy 500 indirect in cast iron.

bigphil

forgive my ignorance whats a zuni bird 

beteez

Zuni roast chicken, is dry brined, salted several days efore cooking then roasted at 500 leaving an incredibly crispy skin & juicy bird.

Mickey

Pictures please

bigphil

@beteez thanks and as @Mickey said pictures please 

beteez

http://www.today.com/id/4401342/ns/today-food/t/zuni-roast-chicken-bread-salad/#.UWG5j5OsiSo

Here is a copy of the recipe

Skiddymarker

@Mickey, @beteez - This link gives a good understanding of what dry brine is, 

http://www.amazingribs.com/recipes/rubs_pastes_marinades_and_brines/dry_brining.html

beteez

Turn at 30 minutes

beteez

2nd flip

beteez

Done time for it to rest

beteez

Plate with beans & eggplant chips

Tjcoley

Looks great. May have to put Zuni Chicken on the to do list.

beteez

Turned out great on the egg would definitely recommend. Super crisp skin & juicy flesh.

Que_n_Brew

Tjcoley said:

Looks great. May have to put Zuni Chicken on the to do list.

+1

Z_Eggineer

Doing this this week!