First smoked chicken finally updated (with pics)

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brgbassmaster

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Dec 26, 2012
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Arizona
Well did my first smoked chicken after all those questions i been asking. The chicken looked perfect coming off the smoker but was way to dry after brining and injecting. I think i know why. I went by hours instead of temperature. So 4 hours was way to long lol. I saw that i needed to cook it that long from another site at 250 but i wont do that again. After doing some reading on here i saw most people smoking their chicken at 2 hr 45 min to 3 hr. But it was a good learning experience. The ribs werent as good this time either. We did the same 3-2-1 method but the ribs were way overdone. And the bark was way to crispy and kind of burnt tasting. I put alot more rub this time that could have been the problem. But oh well only my second smoke anyways..So gonna do some ribs again tomorrow then monday for the holiday going to do a butt. Wish me luck.

 
The last chickens (brined) I did took about 3 hours @275. I took them out when the breast temp was 162 then put them in the oven at 425 for 10 minutes to crisp the skin. Good luck with the ribs!
 
The best learning experience in this situation....STAY OFF OF OTHER SITES! I have looked at other sites and between the Rude Jerks,  and the Half A$$ED recipes and recommendations...I no longer bother going anywhere else...JJ
 
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