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Chicken versus the Rain

I was a bit oblivious as to when the rain was going to be sweeping through the area (Columbia, Maryland). I knew it was heading our way, I just thought it would be later tonight.

As I was putting a chicken on, the clouds were quickly getting dark and and the wind started to pick up. Ruh roh!

Not wanting the rain water to enter the egg through the top/daisy wheel, I had to think of a high tech solution. Turns out, a little foil goes a long way and actually held up well against the wind.  LOL



Set the Large BGE up for an indirect cook, apple wood chips soaked for 45 minutes and were added to BGE lump coal, and apple juice/water in the drip pan. Interior: Cut lemons and garlic were stuffed in the cavity and the chicken was trussed (poorly I might add - I need to practice that). Exterior: I put olive oil and a store bought rub (Virginia Coastal Premium Poultry Rub) all over the outside of the chicken.  The chicken cooked at 350'ish F for a bit over 1 hour and 20 minutes until the internal temp hit 170 F.  Pulled it off and let it rest for 10 minutes before shredding and serving up to the wife person and Minis.

The wife and kids approved of the end result. Me thinks... it's good; but, I can improve on this...

Until next time, happy cooking!

Low Country EggHead
Charleston, South Carolina
Large BGE (2016-05) & XXL BGE (2016-11)

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