I am planning on smoking a 4 1/2 lb pork loin (brining overnight) and 2 whole chickens which I will flatten (rubbed with a rub and olive oil and refrigerated overnight) tomorrow with applewood. From what I've read take the pork to 145 to 150 at 225 degrees, remove ,wrap in foil and let stand for a while. Smoke chicken to 165 degrees. Each chicken weighs about 5 lbs. I am smoking on a MES 30" with four racks and am wondering about how long the chickens should cook approx since it appears they should normally be smoked at 220 degrees Also, pork over chicken or chicken over pork. I want the top rack avail to do smoked mac and cheese (made and in refrig for tomorrow already). I have apple juice for the water pan. Also, how often should I put chips in. I know to put chips in when preheating. Do I then put another small amt in when I load the meat and then an hour later and more or just the couple of times This is where I have no clue what I am doing. OR am I trying to do too much at one time for this smoker. Sorry so long, but as I really want these to turn out right or close to right.
