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My 1st whole bird on my XL Egg
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RickyBobby
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Hi folks! Going to attempt my 1st smoked chicken. Picked up one this morning that weighs in @ 7.25 lbs. I might inject it with a mixture of Italian dressing & Apple juice, plus rub it down with a homemade rub that consist of brown sugar, garlic powder, and S&P. Is this a wise decision for my flavoring/seasoning?
My main concern is what temp should I stabilize & cook at on my Egg and also what would be the estimated amount of time for my cook?
Thanks much!
My main concern is what temp should I stabilize & cook at on my Egg and also what would be the estimated amount of time for my cook?
Thanks much!
My PitMaster IQ120 FREAKIN ROCKS!!!!!!!
Current BGE arsenal: XL & MiniMax
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Anybody?My PitMaster IQ120 FREAKIN ROCKS!!!!!!! Current BGE arsenal: XL & MiniMax
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Never done them that way. Big fan of spatchcocking. This looks pretty great though...CheersB_BFinally back in the Badger State!
Middleton, WI -
Most people do 400 raised direct. What kind of wood you usin. Either way. It's chicken. Just cook to temp not time. You have food probe? Should take about an hour. Rub sounds good but let it sit in the fridge uncovered before you cookLBGE& SBGE———————————————•———————– Pennsylvania / poconos
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I do 350 raised, direct. Time should be around 45 mins just to give you an idea of when to start it, but you may go long or short based on bird temp.
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Thanks for the responses.
I'll try to take some pics of the process & post them up when done. I want to try a spatchcock also but going to try one like this 1st then I can compare the two. Bird has a pop-up temp sensor in it already plus I plan to check it with my own thermometer too. I will be using up my last bag of RO lump & also will be adding some cherry chips along with maybe a chunk or two of apple or hickory wood.My PitMaster IQ120 FREAKIN ROCKS!!!!!!! Current BGE arsenal: XL & MiniMax -
My bird turned out awesome! I'm a newbie and can't get my pics to load though. Anyway, thanks to all who shared some info. Bird took exactly an hour and a half to hit 165 degrees in the thickest part of its breast. That is when I pulled it. Ran my XL Egg @ about 375-400 degrees dome temp the entire cook. Also, cooked it direct/raised.My PitMaster IQ120 FREAKIN ROCKS!!!!!!! Current BGE arsenal: XL & MiniMax
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I did a spatchcock chicken on Friday, brined for 2 hours, 350ºF indirect for 1.25 hours. Turned out great, thoroughly cooked and moist but the skin could have been crisper.Gerhard
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Never brined a bird.
Will have to try sometime
XL Walled Lake, MI -
Here are some before, during, & after pics.My PitMaster IQ120 FREAKIN ROCKS!!!!!!! Current BGE arsenal: XL & MiniMax
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A close up of the finished product!My PitMaster IQ120 FREAKIN ROCKS!!!!!!! Current BGE arsenal: XL & MiniMax
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Looks good, nice skin. I think with your set up you had more of an indirect cook since the direct heat is being deflected by the pan and pavers.Gerhard
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Ya, kinda what I figured tooMy PitMaster IQ120 FREAKIN ROCKS!!!!!!! Current BGE arsenal: XL & MiniMax
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All great ideas but Spatchcock is the best Yard Bird you will ever taste, Good Luck!LBGE 2013 Located in Savannah, Georgia
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