Temp & Time Recommendations for Chickens in MES 40???

coconuts

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Coppell, Texas

• Jan 14, 2012

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Any recommendations for temperature and time for a couple of fryer chickens (beer can) in the MES 40?

 

rdknb

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• Jan 14, 2012

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I do not have a MES, but when I smoke chicken I smoke at higher temps in order to get crispy skin.  I go to about 275-300

 

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• Jan 14, 2012

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They usually take about 20-30 minutes per pound at 225. Use a temp probe & when the thickest part of the breast is 165 & the thickest part of the thigh is 175 they are done.