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edited November -1 in EggHead Forum
im going to cook some chicken legs would i be better off cooking direct with raised grid about 300 temp. or cooking indirect about 400 temp. im not going to sauce, just spices but want to get crisp skin. thanks in advance for any replys
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  • AZRP
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    ijd ,
    Because of all the fat that drips from legs and thighs, I do them indirect with a drip pan. The fat dripping on the coals produces a nasty tasting smoke. I use a raised grid to get them higher up in the dome and cook at 350 dome temp. They take about one and a half hours to reach 195-200 internal temp. -RP
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    ijd ,
    I'm cooking some drumsticks myself tonight. I plan on going direct, raised grid at around 350-375. I like the crispy skin too. IMO indirect gives you more of a rubbery skin.
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