Brining, then waiting

[dougbennett]

Any issues with brining a chicken, taking it out of the brine and refrigerating it for a day until I'm ready to smoke?

 

[cowgirl]

Doug, I've never tried it, but IMO it would work.
The chicken probably wouldn't taste as great as "fresh" brined, but I don't think you will lose any of the brine that has been absorbed.
Just guessing.
Let me know if it works for ya. :)

 

[meandmytwodogs]

The brining actually helps to cure the meat so you should be fine. But why not just wait a day to start the brine so you can put it straight onto the grill after a quick rinse? I'm doing a turkey tomorrow and am going to start my brine this evening. Then tomorrow after rinsing off the bird I'm going to rub it down real good with a rib rub and throw it into the smoker. Then I get to hang around tending th fire and sipping tequila and High Life all afternoon. Isn't this a great hobby? Have fun.

 

[dougbennett]

Yeah, you know, I started brining with the intentio of doing an early morning smoke before I went to work. Then I overslept.

Work -- all it does is get in the way of smoking.

Is it the weekend yet? I SAY WE WORK TWO DAYS AND SMOKE FIVE!