First Chicken Attempt

[wncrick]

Lazy weekend here so I threw a couple birds on to cook topped with a few slices of bacon and a slice of pineapple (thanks Phil).  Made a few japs while I was at it and a pot of Dutch's beans (thanks Dan).  I know this little cooker isn't the best, but for $15 it'll work for a while.  Still getting the hang of it.  Ambient temp seemed to run a little hot, close to 300, but that was measured right at the top of the box with my trusty oven thermometer

Wild Willy's #1 and off the shelf Webers beer can chicken (one of two shelf seasonings I actually like)

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• wncrick
• Sep 3, 2012

Fixins almost ready, found these giant japs at the grocer, couldn't resist.

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• wncrick
• Sep 3, 2012

I really need a bigger smoker.....

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• wncrick
• Sep 3, 2012

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• wncrick
• Sep 3, 2012

Filled the corners up with charcoal and wood chips, threw a few lit coals on top to get things goin. Pissed this guy off while starting the chimney.

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• wncrick
• Sep 3, 2012

TBS?

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• wncrick
• Sep 3, 2012

Gettin there.

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• wncrick
• Sep 3, 2012

Cucumber/dill tzatziki

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• wncrick
• Sep 3, 2012

Finally time to eat.. Cooked to 165-170

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• Sep 3, 2012

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[red dog]

Lookin yummy Rick. I want me some of them beans!

 

[smokinhusker]

That's some good looking food! Great job 

 

[flyfishjeep]

Looks Great!  I had to put my ABT's above the beans last week and it made the beans a little spicy and the extra bacon drippings never hurt anything.

 

[DanMcG]

dang that looks good all around
And nice smoker too

 

[scarbelly]

What a great start - congrats on your first run 

 

[oldschoolbbq]

Looks good, wish I had a piece :)-  Now, stretch your talent on a Pork Butt.

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