First chicken smoke.

[sparkypyro]

Smoked my first chicken for family on Sunday. Jeff's smoking meat book arrived on Friday so I had to cook something from the book. Did 15 thighs and 20 drumsticks using half pecan, half applewood. Chicken pieces were brined for 2 hours then rinsed, dried and covered in yellow mustard then rubbed with equal parts kosher salt, coarse black pepper and garlic powder. Holy crap, BEST chicken I and the others have ever had. So juicy we were a mess. I have brined turkeys before but never chicken. Im hooked. Luckily I cooked way to much so last night(Monday) I pulled the chicken from the bone, reheated a few minutes and made tacos for dinner. Still have more for tonight so I am a VERY happy camper. The book is awesome. Great job Jeff.

1.5 hours in.

After 3 hours.

 

[jack07]

Looks very yummy....I am considering buying that book

 

[jrod62]

Chicken looks great. I just got jeff's book last friday. Thumbs Up

 

[sparkypyro]

Get the book, I haven't put it down since it arrived Friday, very well worth it. Got mine for 18.95 with free shipping on Amazon.

 

[Dutch]

Great looking chicken there SparkyPyro.

I hinted for that book for Fathers Day and got a tie instead. Got a birthday coming up in Aug so maybe it will show up then. . . .

 

[boatlesspirate]

Wow. Looks great! What Temp did you smoke at?

 

[sparkypyro]

Right around 235 for a little under 3 hours. Internal temp was at 172 when I pulled it.

 

[werdwolf]