First Meat on ECB

[acklin123]

Hey you'all
Cooked my first chunk of meat last night. A huge piece of pork tenderloin. Used a rub recipe from a local Church cookbook called "TNT rub". turned out great. Smoking two whole chickens today. having a problem getting the inside meat temperature to 180 but am up to 168 an still smoking. Looking at purchasing a barrell (horizontal) smoker with the fire box underneath and in the center. It is made by a guy in Palestine Arkansas. I figure it is best to start on the ECB to learn the ropes. If any one wants the rub recipe, let me know.

 

[got smoke]

i would pull the chickens now before they dry out

 

[deejaydebi]

Glad your first meat smoke went well! Always a great feeling. I would also pull those chickens now!

 

[acklin123]

Thanks....I just pulled them and they are good and moist on the inside. temp never did get above 172 and I smoked them fr 5 hours. Is chicken harder to smoke than other meats?

 

[cheech]

Hey if the recipe is good please do share. Always looking for the next recipe

 

[acklin123]

2 Cups sugar
1/2 C. salt
1/4 C. paprika
2 T. Black pepper
2 T. Chili powder
2 tsb. ground cayenne pepper
2 tsb. dry mustard
1 tsb.ground cinnamon
Hot red pepper to taste