chicken thighs

[scott edwards]

I'm going to smoke some chicken thighs, this weekend, and I'm thinking about soaking them in brine.  I've never done this, so any suggestions?  I'm only going to be smoking enough for two people, if that helps.

 

[mdboatbum]

A quick search of the term "chicken brine" yields 3759 results. I'm sure you can find what you're looking for in the very first post.

 

[scott edwards]

Thanks.  I think I found the one I will use, right after I posted this.  I did a search for brines, and found a good one.

 

[mdboatbum]

Make sure you share what it is and how it worked. The whole idea of a forum is building a knowledge base. That way, others can benefit from your experience. And you'll be immortalized on the interwebs :)

 

[scott edwards]

I got this off of The Meatwave.  I think I will leave the molasses out.

• 1 quart apple juice
• 1 quart water
• 1/2 cup kosher salt
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons molasses

 

[so ms smoker]

  Sounds like a plan! Be sure to show Q-view

.

   Mike

 

[Rafter H BBQ]

Let us know how it turns out ! :grilling_smilie: Thumbs Up. I'am sure ya will nail it ! WHB

 

[scott edwards]

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• scott edwards
• Jan 18, 2014

Here's the finished product.  Unfortunately, I had to finish them up in the oven.  It was really windy, today, so my smoker was having trouble keeping the right temp.  They sure were good, though.  I made some white BBQ sauce, and it was pretty darn tasty.   

 

[junkcollector]

 
, I had to finish them up in the oven.  It was really win

it happens, they sure do look good. how bout some details or recipe for this white bbq sause of which you speak... 

 

[scott edwards]

Here's a link to the blog with the sauce.

http://www.meatwave.com/blog/smoked-chicken-with-big-bob-gibsons-alabama-white-barbecue-sauce-recipe

 

[scott edwards]

I didn't brush the sauce on, I dunked the thighs in it, after I took them off of the pit.  There is also a recipe for the brine I used on this site.

 

[junkcollector]

thanks, looks really good. got it saved to try.

 

[dave17a]

 
I didn't brush the sauce on, I dunked the thighs in it, after I took them off of the pit.  There is also a recipe for the brine I used on this site.

I have done that white sauce many times. Going after it today. Wife loves it.

 

[brad t]

I substituted the molasses with fresh clover honey, marinated boneless skinless thighs for 4 hours and then smoked them for 1hr 45 min @ 275 degrees. I used a combo of hickory and apple chips....they turned out PERFECT! :yahoo:

 

[brad t]

I got this off of The Meatwave.  I think I will leave the molasses out.

• 1 quart apple juice
  
• 1 quart water
  
• 1/2 cup kosher salt
  
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
  
• 2 tablespoons molasses
  

I used this recipe for the prev. Post...

 

[scott edwards]

Brad T, I didn't think about using honey.  I should do that, next time I make these.

 

[mtm29575]

I like the honey substitution idea. I want to do some thighs this weekend myself, and this sounds just like what I am looking for. Thanks for sharing!