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Spatchcock Chicken - An Attempt
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kindaquick14
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I'm going to do some spatchcock chicken tomorrow. The birds are ready and they're basking in the fridge - uncovered. I don't have the adjustable rig like everyone it seems to have, but I think these will be good. They're going in the fridge until tomorrow and I'm going 375 for the cook, indirect. If you guys have suggestions, I'm open .
We'll see tomorrow. Going to use some Apple to complement this thing. We'll see. Big Bob Gibson's Alabama White Sauce.
Columbus, OH - XL BGE and Medium BGE
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That’ll work fine. Personally I like raised direct for spatchcock chicken. Orient the legs/thighs towards the back of the egg. I’d reseason again tomorrow. Have fun.Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
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Any advice on whether to flip or not?Columbus, OH - XL BGE and Medium BGE
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Raised direct and no flipCharlotte, NC - Large BGE 2014, Maverick ET 733, Thermopen, Nest, Platesetter, Woo2 and Extender w/Grid, Kick Ash Basket, Pizza Stone, SS Smokeware Cap, Blackstone 36"
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I always put softened butter under the skin and poke holes through the skin just prior putting on the egg. If it’s summer time and our herb garden is going, I might slip some fresh herbs under the skin also (Usually rosemary).
I’m sure it will be great, however you season/cook.Memphis, TN
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I’ve done a few raised direct no flip great flavor ok skin. The other day I was in a rush so no prep fresh chicken softened butter and herbs rubbed under and over skin and I did direct 350 with a flip started skin side down 15 minutes flipped and 30-45 to finish skin had slight char which is think is a must for chicken. What Im trying to say is Both ways work so good luck and keep us postefLong Island NY
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If I go indirect at 375 target, I feel I should be ok. Again, I cannot do raised direct in the XL. If I go 375 on dome temp, 5.4 lb hens, thoughts on the time? My best guess is 55 mins
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You have an XL? Something to consider...my favorite way to do spatchcock is in the oven on a foil lined baking sheet that's been covered in chopped baby carrots, celery, onion, and a couple of whole cloves of garlic. I also add some wine (usually chardonay) and some water to keep the veggies from burning. In an XL, you probably have room for that When done, the veggies make a good side dish, and the liquid gets split between making gravy and adding to the stuffing [obviously cooked outside the bird].
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400 Direct (I go raised on Adj Rig). I never flip.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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njl said:You have an XL? Something to consider...my favorite way to do spatchcock is in the oven on a foil lined baking sheet that's been covered in chopped baby carrots, celery, onion, and a couple of whole cloves of garlic. I also add some wine (usually chardonay) and some water to keep the veggies from burning. In an XL, you probably have room for that When done, the veggies make a good side dish, and the liquid gets split between making gravy and adding to the stuffing [obviously cooked outside the bird].Yes, I have an XL and Med. Just don't have the adjustable rigs like a lot of ppl do. I think I have too many hobbies. That cook sounds pretty good. Sounds a lot like a January cook, when the weather is no bueno. I gotta show off for my Papa on Father's day and use an Egg for the cook. Even without the adjustable rigs, I'm not bad on BGE's.bgebrent said:That’ll work fine. Personally I like raised direct for spatchcock chicken. Orient the legs/thighs towards the back of the egg. I’d reseason again tomorrow. Have fun.Columbus, OH - XL BGE and Medium BGE
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You don’t need an AR rig to do raised direct on an XL. Just use 3 foil wrapped bricks set on the fire ring to raise the grid to felt level. You’ll have to jockey a little to get the lid to close, but it works.
My preference is raised direct at 400-ish. Skin side down for 15 minutes then flip.
"Semper ubi sub ubi"
San Diego, CA
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JohnnyTarheel said:Raised direct and no flipNew Albany, Ohio
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IMO, all you have to do to achieve "raised direct" is to use less lump. Don't raise the grid, lower the fire. If all you're cooking is a bird, you can use less lump and still have plenty to finish the cook, especially in an XL.
I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!
MichaelCentral Connecticut -
I do direct at felt line temp at 375 and I don't flip.Large, small and mini now Egging in Rowlett Tx
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kindaquick14 said:njl said:You have an XL? Something to consider...my favorite way to do spatchcock is in the oven on a foil lined baking sheet that's been covered in chopped baby carrots, celery, onion, and a couple of whole cloves of garlic. I also add some wine (usually chardonay) and some water to keep the veggies from burning. In an XL, you probably have room for that When done, the veggies make a good side dish, and the liquid gets split between making gravy and adding to the stuffing [obviously cooked outside the bird].Yes, I have an XL and Med. Just don't have the adjustable rigs like a lot of ppl do. I think I have too many hobbies. That cook sounds pretty good. Sounds a lot like a January cook, when the weather is no bueno. I gotta show off for my Papa on Father's day and use an Egg for the cook. Even without the adjustable rigs, I'm not bad on BGE's.
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I go indirect at 350 with two grates. The regular grate and a smaller webber grate that I raise on bolts for my XL but for spatchcock like that I usually just use one grate and cut the chickens into quarters for better fit and moving around to get white and dark cooked to temps better.I XL and 1 Weber Kettle And 1 Weber Q220 Outside Alvin, TX-- South of Houston
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Well, I ended up having a pretty successful cook. Went indirect with PS at 375 degrees for around an hour and 15 mins. Turned out good. Some pics:Maybe had a little too much baking powder on these, but they turned out good anywayColumbus, OH - XL BGE and Medium BGE
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They look tasty to me, I know I would eat them! Now you can experiment with different seasonings and different methods. Spatchcock chicken is the one thing I always get asked to make again. I do a lot of different cooks on my eggs but it is always the chicken that gets them coming back for more.
Pure Michigan
Large BGE, Medium BGE, Mini BGE, Weber Smokey Mountain, Weber Performer.
If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went. -
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Thanks!! Oh, and I really think that spatchcock is a much better method than beer-can chicken. Beer-can chicken is good, don't get me wrong, but I think that spatchcock is better and doesn't take quite as long on the cook. Anyway, I think next weekend I am going to do another one, pull it, and put it in some kind of chicken soup.
Columbus, OH - XL BGE and Medium BGE -
I go indirect at 425-450. 15 min, skin down and then 45min skin up. I do pull the skin away from the meat before I cook, just so it crisps up better. (Cajun Blackening for the seasoning)
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I flip. Maybe I shouldn't
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XL 6/06, Mini 6/12, L 10/12, Mini #2 12/14 MiniMax 3/16 Large #2 11/20 Legacy from my FIL - RIP
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One MUST imho for either beer can or spatchcock is a small bird. I aim for them around 4 pounds a piece- these tend to turn out a lot juicier than the bigger 5+ lb birds that are more common at most groceriesCharleston, SC
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