Chef jimmyj still contributing (roadside chicken)

[SmokingUPnorth]

I have sworn by JJ’s finishing sauce and have encouraged others to try it. I’ve used a lot of his recipes he’s posted and all have been great. Last night I started reading through some of his old posts and came across his “pit chicken” aka roadside chicken. I knew I had to try it. So I followed his detailed instructions that he was always great at providing and gave it a shot. I won’t explain it all as he did perfectly for anyone interested the link below explains it. But thanks again chef Jimmyj miss you!

"Pit Chicken" aka "Roadside Chicken" for you West Coast guys...

I came across a thread from 2010 and it reminded me of the Pit Chicken my wife and I enjoyed when we first moved to PA. A variation is made at every fund raising Chicken BBQ done at Fire Houses all over the State and at sporadic Roadside Stands. These guys do some amazing food. They basically...

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Here’s the pics. Doesn’t look as good as his but he is a pro.

 

[Buckeye1]

Wow looks delicious. JJ had great recipes and always gave great advice.

 

[pc farmer]

Looks good. JJ was a great member and great recipes. He's missed for sure. I got to meet him at my gathering.

 

[indaswamp]

What a great tribute! Ya done Chef Jimmyj proud! Bet he is smiling....

R.I.P. Chef jimmyj, a true friend.

 

[DRKsmoking]

Very nice tribute to Chef JJ,
Great looking chicken, corn and beans.

David

 

[tx smoker]

Man that looks good!! Long live Chef Jimmy!! Very nice tribute to him.

Robert

 

[JLeonard]

You did his memory right.
great looking meal.

Jim

 

[Brokenhandle]

That's an amazing meal and great tribute to Chef JJ!

Ryan

 

[WaterRat]

I was reading Chef JJ’s same post about a week ago, and realized I really need to get a kettle.

Nicely done!

 

[SmokingUPnorth]

Love the kettle. And his recipes

 

[gmc2003]

Boy does that look Good!!! JJ would be proud to belly up to a plate of that chicken.

Point for sure
Chris

 

[jcam222]

Looks fantastic. I use a version Pops posted and love it. Love the smell on the coals and the way the emulsified badge forms a crust on the chicken.

 

[SmokingUPnorth]

Thanks everyone. Just proof how great of a forum this is. And how much people can and have contributed to it!

 

[chopsaw]

Very nice . The smell that comes from that cooking over hot coals is fantastic .
Nice cook .