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Medicman627
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Hi again. After a particularly frustrating Memorial day weekend (on duty from Thurs-Tues, 12 hour rotating shifts), with plenty of time to watch all the BGE goodness being posted, I finally was able to fire up the egg today!! Figured an easy cook was the way to go. Spatchcocked a chicken before heading to work last night, rubbed it with some Weber Roasted Garlic and Herb Seasoning, left it covered with a paper towel in the fridge till this afternoon. Today I took out the bird, added a light touch of Lawry's Seasoned Salt to the skin only. Lit the egg with 2 chunks of apple wood inside, brought it to 400 dome, let it stay there for 20-30 minutes or so. Then I put the AR in, added a small handful of pecan chips. 10 minutes later, and again at 400 dome, I put the bird in. After 20 minutes, I still was at only 340 dome so I opened the daisy wheel another 1/4 opening and it brought the temp right to 400. Cooked for 65 minutes total on the top rack of the AR, she came off....Wow! Breast and thigh both were at 180 degrees Skin was crispy, white and dark meat were done perfectly. Nice hint of smoke. We have a winner!!!
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Looks good -- got to be careful with smoke and chicken -- it can get overpowered! Nice job on the bird.
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Nice Spatchcock, we eat at least one of these a week now._________________________________________________Don't let the truth get in the way of a good story!Large BGE 2006, Mini Max 2014, 36" Blackstone, Anova Sous Vide
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Nice looking bird!Large Big Green Egg w/ AR & SpiderSmokin' butts and taking names.
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Nice first cook! Welcome to the forum.Persistence and determination are omnipotent!
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Great looking yardbird......the best.....welcome!GeorgePalm Beach Gardens, Fl and Blairsville, Ga.
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Welcome ! You're on your way. \:D/__________________________________________Dripping Springs, Texas.Just west of Austintatious
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That looks mint. I will be doing some this weekend.Large Big Green Egg in a nest. North Shore of Boston.
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Looks like you passed the initiation, welcome to the cult.1 Large BGE, 1 Mini BGE, 1 Minimax BGE, Original wife and 3 dogs living in the heart of BBQ country in Round Rock Texas.
"The world is a dangerous place to live; not because of the people who are evil, but because of the people who don't do anything about it."
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That was my first cook as well. I remember being completely blown away. Prepare to be amazed at the food you cook. Every. Single. Time. Welcome to the club!
LBGE since June 2012
Omaha, NE
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One down, countless more to go, enjoy each cook!
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Great cook, and you have the thighs to the rear where it is warmer, birds feet to the fire. Excellent.Delta B.C. - Whiskey and steak, because no good story ever started with someone having a salad!
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I would eat that anytime-----------------------------------------analyze adapt overcome2008 -Large BGE. 2013- Small BGE and 2015 - Mini. Henderson, Ky.
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Great-looking bird! Pecan was a good choice, too - one of my faves for spatchcock.[Northern] Virginia is for [meat] lovers.
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