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

[mikelens]

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.

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• mikelens
• Feb 20, 2017

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.

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• mikelens
• Feb 20, 2017

Thighs were dry & chewy.

Where in lies the problem?

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• mikelens
• Feb 20, 2017

 

[dirtsailor2003]

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?

 

[SmokinAl]

I take thighs to 180. Even 185 is OK.

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

Al

 

[mikelens]

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 used my vacuum sealer with canister & did the 20 min marinade

 

[mikelens]

 
I take thighs to 180. Even 185 is OK.

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

Al

I bought a whole case at the Restaurant Depot; so I'll have plenty of chances to try again.