Brined Chicken and Lolipop experiment with Cast Iron Cookie

Brisket_Fanatic

Took some chicken hind quarters and decided to try 1 lolipop, scapre the fat off the back side of the skin in order to get bite through skin and brine them to see if it makes a difference. Getting the lolipop ready was pretty easy and scraping the fat takes some work and carfull planning to try and not rip a whole in it. Next time will definitly tooth pick the skin back as it really shrinks while cooking. Brined for about 3 hours in a mix of 50/50 dark brown sugar, kosher salt and a couple tablespoons of chicken rub. Heated it in a pot to dissolve the seasonings and then into an ice bath to cool and into the fridge. Cooked the chicken indirect on top of the A/R around 400 degrees until the legs were 165.

Lolipop cooked really quick so it was done first, then rest was done 10 minutes later.

Other than shrinkage, the skin and chicken was ridiculous good and crazy juicy to the point of running down your chin, definitly worth the brining step. Had a sweet craving after the skin so SWMBO whipped up some dark chocolate chip cookie dough and set the egg for 350 in a #6 cast iron skillet for about 20 - 30 minutes. Put still warm cookie in a bowl with a scoop of vanilla and a drizzle of chocolate sauce. What a great way to end the day!

 

WeberWho

Even with dessert! Looks good

Brisket_Fanatic

Thanks, Dessert is a rare item and it just hit the spot!

SmokeyPitt

Looks great!  I have done the lollis before and they are great.  They are a little labor intensive but if you have the time it is worth it.  One nice side benefit is you can pull out all the tendons so you are left with just meaty goodness.   That cookie and ice cream looks unreal. 

Brisket_Fanatic

@SmokeyPitt‌ Thanks, cookie must be eaten warm

Griffin

I miss cast iron cookies from the Egg. :((

RaleighGuy

The cast iron cookie has been on my to do list for awhile. Maybe it will happen on Memorial Day weekend! Like the ice cream in there.

Brisket_Fanatic

@Griffin‌ Sorry dude, but think how healthy you are getting. =D>

Brisket_Fanatic

RaleighGuy said:

The cast iron cookie has been on my to do list for awhile. Maybe it will happen on Memorial Day weekend! Like the ice cream in there.

Its a must!

Griffin

You gotta try it @RaleighGuy Super easy but oh so good. Especially with a scoop of Bluebell when the cookie is still warm.