A Little Help from the Poultry Pros Plz. -Thigh Fail

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mikelens

Smoke Blower
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Aug 17, 2016
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Bay Shore, Long Island, NY
MES 30 set at 260, apple wood.

Chicken thighs marinated in Goyo Mojo.

Place in punctured cupcake tin.

Dusted with rub, place in pan with chicken stock.


Smoked for 2 1/2 hrs to an IT of 155.

Basted with BBQ sauce & placed in a 375 oven for 15 mins, IT 165.


Thighs were dry & chewy.

Where in lies the problem?

 
If I had to guess, over processed. The Goyo has quite a bit of citrus and can make the meat tough if left to marinate too long. How long did you marinate?
 
I take thighs to 180. Even 185 is OK.

IMHO they need to be taken to a higher temp to get tender & juicy.

Al
 
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