chicken leg qtrs

[smokin bobbyq]

Preppin some qtrs for smokin tomorrow. Thinking bout using mesquite been using mostly fruit woods lately.what temp should we smoke at?

 

[chef marko]

Mesquite all the way you'll be much happier. Hope your using a brine if not look into it for next time. I like 225 for about 3-4 hours. Everyone has their own style though just watch your internal I would pull at 160 then put them under broiler for a few to crisp up your skin. Try a little olive oil or butter with your rub to help crisp it up. Good luck!

 

[chef marko]

Sorry been cooking meat all week I meant to put 250 

 

[so ms smoker]

225-250 is good. The wood depends on what you like. Mesquite is a strong flavor. Try different woods to see what you like. Be sure to keep it 'thin blue smoke'.  If it is a billowing white smoke, that's not good.

  Mike

 

[boykjo]

Brine your quarters, rub them down and rest for a few hrs. then smoke at 275.... Will make for a less rubbery skin.  I like to overcook dark meat some cause it has a lot of moisture and fat

http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/107464/hickory-smoked-chicken-legs-and-thighs

Joe

 

[smokin bobbyq]

Thanks ya'll! Getting it on now should I use a drip pan? Will it slow my cook time and lower temp?