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First Smoke w/ Qview!
So, I finally found the time between rainfall to get my first smoke ever done! I picked up a 6lb chicken, brined 'er for 6 hours, and then spatchcocked 'er. After that I rubbed spice under and on the skin...before wrapping in bacon :P -
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Any last suggestions?
I have turned over the charcoal tray to act as a baffle. I added a dryver vent duct and brought to grate level. I also drilled and added two temp guages at grill level. Hopefully, I can keep the temps level at each end!! -
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Any last suggestions?
Mmmm...bacon. I can aim for 275 ~ sure! I'm using a Char-Griller w/ SFB. -
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Any last suggestions?
I saw someone use bacon in a video as a means of maintaining moisture through pork fat... For me...I guess the idea was appealing because a) I love bacon and b) I love bacon :) I hate rubbery skin too...what temp should I aim for to help with the skin? Thanks Ellymae! -
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Any last suggestions?
SO! The chicken (6.5lbs) is in the brine. The mesquite wood chips are soaking in water. After 8 hours...I am going to spatchcock the bird. Then I am going to rub 'er down with Jerk seasoning (under and on the skin). Last, I am going to cover 'er up with strips of bacon. I am going to light... -
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Chicken Brine...need verification!
I saw that people liked using brown sugar...just didn't have any in the house! Thanks for the tips. I work 7-3 tomorrow...and plan on smoking when I get home. 8 hours means I could put the bird in the brine before I leave for work :) Cheers ~ thanks Ecto! -
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Chicken Brine...need verification!
Hello! So I am going to embark on my first smoke tomorrow. I've chosen chicken as it appears to be a simpler choice... Now ~ I have prepared a brine with info from SMF posts. Thoughts? 16 cups of water 1/2 cup of salt 1.5 cups of sugar 2 tbsp of pepper 1 tbsp of thyme 1 tbsp of garlic... -
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Ready to Smoke!
Gros - Sorry! I haven't familiarized myself with any local suppliers yet. Raptor - Thanks...I think so too. Just reading up on proper brining techniques :) Thanks again everyone ~ will let you know how it goes (via Qview). Cheers, Braaaaad. -
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Ready to Smoke!
I guess I forgot to mention that I seasoned it...and took the 5-Day E-Course! Thanks for the positive wishes :) -
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Ready to Smoke!
Hello! So...bought the Char-Griller Duo w/ SFB about 2 weeks ago. I had a heck of a time punching out the SFB Football punch out... After reading the posts on here...made a few mods: 1) Added the dryer vent tube to grate level. 2) Drilled into the left and right side of the MC lid and added... -
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Motivated Rookie ~ Eager to Start!
When you say leak...are you referring to air escaping from the barrel? Thanks for all of the welcomes everyone! Brad (Ontariio, Canada) -
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Motivated Rookie ~ Eager to Start!
Thanks for the tip! Should I season the SFB too? Brad (Ontario, Canada) -
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Motivated Rookie ~ Eager to Start!
Thanks Craig! So far, I have enjoyed reading through the various articles. Perhaps you could answer a question for me!? Before I start doing anything with this unit...I should season, correct? What I have read on the forums... 1) Use a basic cooking oil and wipe it all over the... -
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Motivated Rookie ~ Eager to Start!
Hello! Just purchased a Char-Griller 5050 w/ Firebox from the local Lowe's store. Currently, I am waiting for the kind staff to finish assembling this beautiful BBQ. I've just moved into my own house last week...got the TV setup...now the grill :) So, I've signed up for the 5-day e-course...
