First whole chickens (one beer can) Q View!!!

[rico13gt]

Well I picked up a couple 4lb fryers and decided to smoke some chicken. I decided to brine and use a rub on one and the other I just used a rub. Wanted to see the difference in the two. Here they are before the smoker.

The one on the right I did eventually put a little onion and garlic powder on it with some softened butter. I also did that one beer can style.

Fired up the smoker temp was anywhere from 260*-300*. Had a hard time getting the temp up. Used hickory to start then added cherry wood. Took a little over 2.5 hours to reach desired IT. The brined one did take a little longer but it was worth it. Here are the pics. If you see one leg tore apart that's from me and my girlfriend digging in before I thought of pictures for you guys.




Didn't have a problem with the skin getting crisp and the breast meat was unbelievably moist and tender. After doing one brined and one regular I will always brine poultry from now on. The juices and flavor in the bird that was brined was unbelievable. Hope you all enjoy!!

 

[dirtsailor2003]

Nice looking birds!

 

[cheapchalee]

Some very nice yard birds you have there.  Haven't tried the brine my self either. Thanks for posting.

Chalee

 

[smoking b]

Good looking chicken man!  Looks like you got em done perfect! 

 

[bluebombersfan]

Those look great!  I aways like the threads that compare things like your brined and non brined chicken!!!  Great Job!!

 

[pgsmoker64]

Really great job on the chicken Rico!

I agree with BBF - I love the side-by-side comparison cooks.

Good job!

Bill

 

[rdknb]

They both look and as the others said side side is great, well done

 

[roller]

Nice job on the yard bird....

 

[rico13gt]

I really appreciate all the kind remarks. I've only been smoking for a month and it has quickly become my passion. This site gives me the resources I need to cook great food. Everyone's help with recipes and suggestions are greatly appreciated.