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  1. mules

    Braise then grill?????

    So you have tried this before...The chickenturns out alright?
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    Braise then grill?????

    OK.  Here's the scenario.  I've got a couple of chickens that I've quartered and marinated in jerk sauce overnight.  I'm wondering what the chicken would be like if I braised it in the liquid in the oven first, then grilled over charcoal reserving the brasing liquid (after being reduced) for a...
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    Bitter Meat

    I don't think it was the sugar - tried many diff combos of rub and some no sugar.
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    Bitter Meat

    Thanks everyone for the input. I believe the problem is solved. Did the chicken thighs last night (I know, I know, no qview=didn't happen). I was having a little trouble keeping the temps down (250-260 on maverick), but I believe that the kettle must have some leaks cause I had the bottom...
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    Bitter Meat

    Thanks everyone for the input!!!!!!!!!! You guys are fantastic. I am too anxious to wait until saturday to try the bb's so I am going to try some bone in chicken thighs tonight!
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    Bitter Meat

    Should the top vent be 100% open? I am going to try some bbs on sat - I'll let everyone know how they turn out.
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    Bitter Meat

    Tried 3 smoke in my webber with smokenator - butt, bb, chicken. Meat was good texture and cooked well but had an extremely bitter taste - couldn't even eat. Used 3 then 2 then 1 pieces of hickory with briquettes (minion method). Temps were very steady 250-260 dome and 225-230 grill. Am I...
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    Hello Everyone

    Mules from Toronto here. Been researching this site for quite some time and now I've decided to join. Lot's of experience grillin - and some smokin. Had and ECB with many personal mods (to control air/leaks - provide air to coals - I think my sheet metal skills leave something to be desired -...
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