butterfly chicken

[hotpit]

This is for all the texas style qers.........what is the best way to cook a half chicken? grill or smoke on pit????

 

[pops6927]

Both!  Smoke it first, then finish it on the grill over high heat to crisp the skin and get some nice grill marks.

 

[hotpit]

thanks, got a bird in brine now!!!!

 

[hotpit]

butterflychicken.jpg

• hotpit
• Jul 23, 2012

this will be one of my staples!!!!!!!!

 

[chef jimmyj]

Your birds look good! Nice color...Give this a try some time...JJ

http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/121378/pit-chicken-aka-roadside-chicken-for-you-west-coast-guys

 

[hotpit]

this was a salt brine for only about 90 minutes, then on the pit at 250 for couple hrs. once i had 160 it at thigh, removed water pan and turned over for more direct heat on skin, first time i was happy with skin, and man it was good!!!!!   OH and forgot seasoned with headcountry rub, its my fav for yard bird!!!

 

[mdboatbum]

Looks great!!

 

[smokinhusker]

Looks great!