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Spatchcock Question

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JerseyEgger
JerseyEgger Posts: 315
edited November -1 in EggHead Forum
I saw the vid on VWB on spatchcocking. Should I brine before or after I butterfly the bird, or does it even matter?
-Eddie
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  • Eggspert
    Eggspert Posts: 142
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    IMHO I wouldn't even worry about brining. If cooked to the right temp, that yard bird will be mighty juicy.
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  • Mickey
    Mickey Posts: 19,674
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    Don't brine, better to leave uncovered in fridge overnight and produces better skin....
    It is going to be juicy....
    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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  • Woody69
    Woody69 Posts: 360
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    Mickey wrote:
    Don't brine, better to leave uncovered in fridge overnight and produces better skin....
    It is going to be juicy....

    What he said. To me, there is no easier, or better way to do a whole chicken.
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  • JerseyEgger
    JerseyEgger Posts: 315
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    LOL I didnt want to turn this into another brine or no brine thread. I'll rephrase the question.. Spatchcock before or after the overnight in the fridge? :laugh:
    -Eddie
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  • Capt Frank
    Capt Frank Posts: 2,578
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    What Mickey said, although overnite in the fridge certainly won't hurt, I find3-4 hrs is plenty. Put some rub on first, the salt helps the drying process.

    It will be the best chicken you ever ate :woohoo:
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  • JerseyEgger
    JerseyEgger Posts: 315
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    OK OK I wont brine!!! :side:
    -Eddie
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  • Davecooksslow
    Davecooksslow Posts: 77
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    i don't think it would make much difference. I brine when I have planned far enough ahead. If not, dry well in fridge for 3 or 4 hrs, if I've planned that far ahead.
    Dave in Plumas County
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  • tjv
    tjv Posts: 3,830
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    depends on how you set the bird in the fridge....if you can set whole (not spatchcock) with full skin exposed that is ok, if not spatch and lay skin side up.

    On brining, check the package label. chances are the bird has already been injected. good to get in the habit to check chicken and pork in the store for "solution added" type phrases.....if possible, I try to avoid those cuts!
    www.ceramicgrillstore.com ACGP, Inc.
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