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Spatchcock Chicken: To brine or not to brine
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drewmack
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I have done several spatchcock chickens but have never brined them. Just wanted to get some feedback on those that have brined and did you think it made a difference. Also what was your brining mix and for how long?
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I haven't really found it necessary as the chicken turns out nice and moist on the egg. Turkey on the other hand we always brine.Gerhard
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No need to brine. Waste of time and money. The egg works it's magic on spatchcock chicken probably better than anything else.Columbia, SC --- LBGE 2011 -- MINI BGE 2013
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I never brine chickens or turkeys (whole/spatchcocked). But just turkey breasts I do. And just Breasts is the only part I do indirect.
Salado TX & 30A FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). Plus a couple Pit Boss Pellet Smokers. -
Where do you live?Salado TX & 30A FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). Plus a couple Pit Boss Pellet Smokers.
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Looks like the coffee rub on those breasts eh @Mickey?Columbia, SC --- LBGE 2011 -- MINI BGE 2013
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I live in Gunter, TX.
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The way I look at it if you have the time, brine. If not oh well. Here is a good read. http://johndlee.hubpages.com/hub/Easy_brining_makes_every_BBQ_better_A_simple_meat_brine_recipe_and_instructionsLBGE& SBGE———————————————•———————– Pennsylvania / poconos
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If free on March 14th please come to the Salado EggFest. http://saladoeggheadgathering.blogspot.com We are giving away 2 Mini-Max for free and the Fest is free for both tasters and cooks. Will have 30 Large Demo Eggs going and for sale.Salado TX & 30A FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). Plus a couple Pit Boss Pellet Smokers.
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I am registered and looking forward to attending. Thanks for all the responses.
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If you got the time . . . brine! I do agree with Mickey though that Turkey Breast seems to benefit the most from a brine (compared to a spatch chix).Columbus, OH
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NDG, how long to you typically brine a whole chicken?
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Dry brine
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@drewmack I started doing ruhlmans Brines but very time intensive and tons of ingredients, so I switched over to Blonders Simple Brine from amazing ribs and I have happy. Here is a link:
http://amazingribs.com/recipes/rubs_pastes_marinades_and_brines/zen_of_brines.html
All you need is 1 to 2 hours for meats 2" thick or less. For a piece of meat 3" thick or more, go 8 to 24 hours. Also after u rinse the brine off very good, try to let bird rest uncovered in fridge for few hrs. Final Thought: if you brine go light on salt when u season.Columbus, OH
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