Chicken Legs in #2

[dwette]

I have a #2D and am relatiuvely new to smoking meat.

I would like to try some chicken legs. I have 10 of them brined and rubbed. I usually cook them on my Big Green Egg.

Any recommendations for temp and time in the smoker? I was thinking 230º and about 2 hrs?

 

[negolien]

whatever u do finish them over 300 if they got skin on em

 

[normanaj]

Cook by internal temp. I do them to 175-180. If whole legs with thighs I even take them to 185. And what @negolien said.

 

[TNJAKE]

Cook to temp not time. All kind of variables that can effect time. They are ready at around 175-180. And like mentioned above you'll want some high heat at the end to crisp the skin. Otherwise it will be rubber

 

[dwette]

Thanks for the advice everyone. This sounds better as a weekend project to start. I think I'll make this round on the BGE, which has great results anyway. I have some chicken quarters in the freezer. I'll try smoking them this weekend.

I have done pork successfully so far (pulled pork, St. Louis ribs, thick cut chops), but haven't tried poultry. I still want to do a beef brisket, but that's so expensive right now.

 

[gmc2003]

I envisioned something totally different when I read your thread title. My first thought was you were marinating the legs in poop. Glad I was wrong. LOL

The guys have you pretty much covered. Enjoy those legs.

Chris

 

[SmokyMose]

Good info from all above, but what's a #2D? I'm a little slow sometimes....

 

[dwette]

Good info from all above, but what's a #2D? I'm a little slow sometimes....

It's the digital control version of the Smoking-It #2 electric smoker.

 

[sawhorseray]

I cook yardbird legs on my Weber using the Vortex 3-4 times a month. This looks like the legs would come out juicy with crispy skin. As long as you have a BGE might be the way to go. RAY

Crispy drumsticks from the Big Green Egg

If you love barbecued chicken then you will love this BBQ snack! The result? Crispy drumsticks with that delicious Big Green Egg flavour accent.

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[dwette]

I cook yardbird legs on my Weber using the Vortex 3-4 times a month. This looks like the legs would come out juicy with crispy skin. As long as you have a BGE might be the way to go. RAY

Crispy drumsticks from the Big Green Egg

If you love barbecued chicken then you will love this BBQ snack! The result? Crispy drumsticks with that delicious Big Green Egg flavour accent.

www.biggreenegg.eu

I can already cook chicken pretty well on my BGE.

 

[Bearcarver]

I have a #2D and am relatiuvely new to smoking meat.

I would like to try some chicken legs. I have 10 of them brined and rubbed. I usually cook them on my Big Green Egg.

Any recommendations for temp and time in the smoker? I was thinking 230º and about 2 hrs?

FYI: If your unit won't do 300°, I had good luck with my MES units at 265° for the last hour for decent skin.

Bear

 

[dwette]

FYI: If your unit won't do 300°, I had good luck with my MES units at 265° for the last hour for decent skin.

Bear

Max temp is 325º F, but at the point the BGE is a better tool. I can fire the latter up to 500º in no time and really get a good crisp on the skin.

 

[Bearcarver]

Max temp is 325º F, but at the point the BGE is a better tool. I can fire the latter up to 500º in no time and really get a good crisp on the skin.

Yup---My Son has a BGE & Loves it !!

Bear

 

[negolien]

I would love to get an Egg sometimes. Sadly, I suck at temp control and tending fire hence the 560