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spatchcock substitute of Orange Wood Pellets

Dr Drew
Dr Drew Posts: 11
edited November -0001 in EggHead Forum
I am doing my first spatchcock chicken tonight. Family in from out of town. I could not find BBQers delight Orange Wood Pellets and don't have time to keep searching. Can I use Cherry wood chips instead? Do I put in foil packets on or off the fire? How much?
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  • Mickey
    Mickey Posts: 19,768
    Just use the cherry wood (no foil) and DRY....
    If chunks just a couple / if chips no more than a
    hand full.

    I go direct and 350/400 high in the dome.
    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). Just given a Mini to add to the herd. 

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  • Mickey
    Mickey Posts: 19,768
    Forgot to add that I always use the cherry with chicken.
    It gives it the good color....
    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). Just given a Mini to add to the herd. 

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  • Carolina Q
    Carolina Q Posts: 14,831
    What he said. Cherry chicks are awesome!! For some reason, leftovers seem a bit smokey the next day, but fresh off the grill, can't be beat. You'll just have to eat it all tonight! :)

    I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

    Michael 
    Central Connecticut 

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  • Carolina Q
    Carolina Q Posts: 14,831
    Forgot somethin' - cherry chick thighs...

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    I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

    Michael 
    Central Connecticut 

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  • Grillin & Chillin
    Grillin & Chillin Posts: 733
    Nice photo! Looks yummy
    BGE'er since 1996 Large BGE 1996, Small BGE 1996, Mini BGE 1997
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  • Mickey
    Mickey Posts: 19,768
    Man I have to ask: Where did the picture come from?
    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). Just given a Mini to add to the herd. 

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  • Carolina Q
    Carolina Q Posts: 14,831
    I've posted it before. A while back, I marinated the thighs in Goya Criollo (thanks for the suggestion, Molly) and egged 'em with cherry smoke. Delish! The cherry gives great color!

    I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

    Michael 
    Central Connecticut 

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